Slaven Bilic has urged Reece Oxford to stay at West Ham and follow the example of the impressive alumni at the club to become a 'world class' player.
West Ham's manager cited the examples of Rio Ferdinand, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole and Michael Carrick who all came through the academy and built their foundations at the club before moving on to a higher level. All of those went on to play for England and have won multiple club trophies between them.
Oxford, 17, has 18 months remaining on his current contract and has been in discussions over improved terms, but the parties have not been able to reach an agreement.