'Crazy' contract demands made in new West Ham United player twist

West Ham striker Divin Mubama has made "crazy" demands over a new contract, after reports claimed he had turned down a new deal in East London, according to Claret & Hugh.

The online news outlet shared on 31 October that the contract talks fell through, for now, as a result of the demands the 19-year-old has made, but the club remain hopeful he can be convinced.

Mubama has struggled for minutes under David Moyes this season and the recent reports in The Athletic [30 October] that contract negotiations have stalled has led to criticism of the boss.

A compromise needs to be met

West Ham won't want to risk losing their prized academy product for free when his current contract expires at the end of the season, and a compromise should be met to ensure he remains at the London Stadium for his long-term future.

Mubama will be hoping for more playing time if he is to sign a new deal. His only competitive minutes so far this season have come in a 34-minute cameo in the League Cup win against Lincoln, and he was given just one minute against Freiburg in the Europa League. [Sofascore]

Given the struggles West Ham have faced in the striker department so far this season, with both Michail Antonio and especially Danny Ings disappointing, it is a surprise that Mubama hasn't featured more for the Hammers.

This news has become the latest in a line of frustrating decisions under Moyes, after a report by Claret & Hugh on 30 October claimed the club are becoming fed up with the manager and he is edging closer to facing the sack at the London Stadium.

In other West Ham news, an Arsenal injury update will be a blow to the Hammers.