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WEST HAM are seeking a loan move for highly-rated youngster Reece Oxford. The 19-year-old is back at the London Stadium having spent last season on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach. Manager Manuel Pellegrini had stated he wanted to keep the teenager — who can play at centre back or in centre midfield — this season. But it is understood the club want to secure Oxford another temporary move and there is likely to be no shortage of takers, with clubs in Germany, Spain and France monitoring his situation.

÷DAVID BECKHAM is to receive the 2018 UEFA President’s Award, The former England captain has been recognised for ‘outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities’, said UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Beckham will receive his award in Monaco later this year.

÷THIERRY HENRY is interested in taking over at Bordeaux, according to former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. ‘Yes, he (Henry) wants to do it, he is intelligent and he has the qualities,’ Wenger, who is on an extended holiday in Corsica, told local newspaper Corse

Matin. The Ligue 1 side suspended manager Gus Poyet last week for his comments on the club’s transfer dealings

BELGIUM defender Jason Denayer, 23, has left Manchester City and signed for Ligue 1 Lyon on a four-year deal.

NORTHERN IRELAND midfielder Chris Brunt, 33, has retired from international football to concentrate on his West Bromwich career. He won 65 caps and scored three goals for his country.

ASTON VILLA appear to have won the race to sign Yannick Bolasie on loan for the season. The Everton winger, 29, also held talks with Middlesbrough.