West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan is delighted with Winston Reid's new deal.

Reid has signed a new six and a half year deal, thought to be worth £55,000 per week.

"Yes, I was worried we would not find a positive conclusion," said Sullivan. "I do not blame Winston, though, as it was important he took his time as this was such a big decision for him his family.

"There was a lot of speculation in the media about Winston's future and I know that some of Europe's top sides were taking a look at him. Understandably he wanted to play for a club that would be challenging for and competing in Europe over the coming years.

"As a board we firmly believe that we will be doing that once we have settled in to our new home and signing Winston up alongside James Tomkins gives us a defensive platform for the next five to six years. Mark Noble has also pledged his future and I am pushing ahead to see a couple more first-team players follow suit by the end of the season."