Allardyce: Reid decision 'down to money'

  • by Staff Writer
  • Thursday, 20th November 2014

Sam Allardyce believes that Winston Reid's decision not to sign a new contract with West Ham is a financial one.

Despite having been offered the opportunity to extend his current contract, which expires next summer, Kiwi Reid has thus far refused to put pen to paper.

And whilst few will admit it, it is a commonly-held view within the club that the 26-year-old is on his way out - even if Allardyce has refused to give up hope of keeping the centre half beyond his current four-year deal.

"It's an ongoing negotiation at the moment," the manager told the press this morning. "We want him to stay at the club, he's a great player who has done fantastically well for us.

"The Chairmen will notify whenever an outcome, either way, has been reached. Like everything these days it's probably down to money."

With Reid steadfastly refusing to extend his contract at the club, West Ham have the choice of cashing in during the January transfer window or waiting until the summer and losing the player on a free transfer.

The New Zealand international continues to be linked with clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool, despite West Ham's co-owner David Gold insisting this week that the club were not "getting rid" of the player.

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