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West Ham set to sell Reece Oxford in January after Slaven Bilic criticism

Teenage defender Oxford could be sold in January following criticism from West Ham boss

REECE OXFORD could be on his way out of West Ham after Slaven Bilic left his future at the club in doubt.

Bilic said the youngster's recent Golden Boy nomination doesn't put him on par with the likes of Kylian Mbappe.

 Oxford could be off in January after swipe from manager Bilic
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Oxford could be off in January after swipe from manager BilicCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The 18-year-old has failed to secure regular first team football at the London Stadium
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The 18-year-old has failed to secure regular first team football at the London StadiumCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Oxford, 18, joined Marcus Rashford, Kyle-Walker Peters, Joe Gomez, Dominic Solanke and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the young English talent nominated for the prestigious award.

Hammers boss, Slaven Bilic, didn't want the nomination to go to Oxford's head, sparking the controversial comment.

The youngster is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, where he is looking to add some much needed first team experience.

Since making his debut for West Ham against Arsenal in 2015, the English defender has gone on to earn just six more appearances for the London side.

 Bilic took the swipe at Oxford after his Golden Boy nomination
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Bilic took the swipe at Oxford after his Golden Boy nominationCredit: Rex Features
 The Croatian warned the defender he's not yet on the level of PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe
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The Croatian warned the defender he's not yet on the level of PSG superstar Kylian MbappeCredit: Rex Features

Oxford is yet to start a game for the Germans but may move on from West Ham in the January transfer window.

Manchester United may reignite their interest in the young defender, after trying to sign him before he joined West Ham.

The centre-half from Edmonton, North London, will certainly spark the interest of other Premier League sides should he choose to depart from the London Stadium.

 Oxford impressed in his debut against Arsenal, but was moved out on loan to Germany to try and gain some more experience
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Oxford impressed in his debut against Arsenal, but was moved out on loan to Germany to try and gain some more experienceCredit: PA:Empics Sport

 

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