James Tomkins is happy with his decision to pen a new deal with West Ham United.
At least three clubs, QPR, Newcastle United and Tottenham, were in the hunt to sign the talented youngster during the current transfer window.
"Naturally I want to play at the highest level and the Premier League is arguably the best in the world.
"But I want to do that in a West Ham shirt not playing for another club.
"I'm a local boy and have come through the ranks at the club and loyalty is a far bigger currency to me than money.
"I'm extremely ambitious and striving to be the best player that I can."Tomkins told the Sunday Mirror: "It is extremely flattering to attract the interest of other clubs but leaving West Ham is not something I have ever seriously considered.
