West Ham risk losing one of their brightest youngsters after failing to hand him chances that many feel he deserves, reports suggest.
The Evening Standard states Borussia Monchengladbach are still interested in making Reece Oxford’s loan stint in the Bundesliga a permanent move, despite the youngster having failed to settle into the side this season.
Oxford has been on the bench for every league game this season and has made just one appearance, coming on as a late substitute in a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim.
Despite the lack of football, Gladbach’s sporting director Max Eberl spoke about the club’s continued interest to German publication the Rheinische Post.
“He’s a top lad. He’s come on well and we’re very happy with him. It takes time to find your feet in the Bundesliga, but we certainly want him to stay. West Ham now have the final say.”
Gladbach reportedly had a clause in Oxford’s loan that could make a switch permanent in the New Year if he reached a certain number of appearances but that is now no longer possible, though Eberl still wants to pursue a deal.
“We could look into signing him anyway. When our injured players are back, we’re going to have quite a strong troop.”
