Should West Ham offload defender Reece Oxford in January?

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West Ham defender Reece Oxford is reportedly back on the radar of German club Borussia Monchengladbach, who have had him on loan in the last couple of years.

The 19-year-old returned to the London Stadium in the summer from the Bundesliga, but has been an outcast under Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini and has not had a first-team appearance this season.

According to Sky Sports, Monchengladbach are considering a permanent bid for the English centre-back and could make an offer in January.

The report details that they already saw a £13million move turned down by West Ham at the beginning of the year.

West Ham supporters regard Oxford – who earns £20,000-a-week, according to spotrac.com – as one of the best upcoming talents at the club.

The 6ft 3in colossus has come through the ranks with the Hammers and had loan spells with Reading and Monchengladbach to try help further his development.

He is a versatile ace that is a centre-back by trade and has been playing for West Ham’s Under-23s side in that position this season, but can also be deployed in a midfield role.

West Ham need to assess whether or not they believe Oxford can make a senior breakthrough, as if they don’t then cashing in on him in the New Year may be the best course of action.