West Ham defender Reece Burke has revealed a loan departure has been put on hold.

The promising centre-half endured a frustrating 2016/17 season on loan at Championship club Wigan Athletic, where a hip problem restricted him to ten appearances.

He told whufc.com: “I'm buzzing to be here.

“I was going to go on loan, but that has been put on hold as the manager has told me he wants me to do pre-season here with the first team, so it's a good opportunity for me to get back in with the lads, as I've been away for a while now.

“I spoke with the gaffer and he wants me to stay here, so it's a good opportunity for me to work hard and show him what I've got, because obviously I haven't seen him for a while.

“I need to stay fit and have a good pre-season here, that's my target."