Reece Oxford: From Arsenal fan moaning about transfers to West Ham's latest star

Reece Oxford held his own at the Emirates on his West Ham debut

REECE OXFORD has completed his transformation from moaning Arsenal fan to Emirates star - in less than two years.

Oxford became West Ham's youngest-ever player by making his debut against the Gunners yesterday.

The 16-year-old put in an impressive display as Slaven Bilic's side shocked Arsenal to come away with a 2-0 win.

Oxford has been widely lauded for his mature performance, which England great Gary Lineker described as "truly astonishing".

But what you may not know about Oxford is that he is an Arsenal fan, growing up in Edmonton, north London.

 

Yeah boy Ozil is At Arsenal You Know it's Peak this Season Are Midfield Is too Strong, Might be Getting Di Maria To !!

— Ox (@Reeceoxford_) September 2, 2013

And back in September 2013, the defensive midfielder was more concerned with Arsenal signing £42.5m Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid than he was man-marking him.

"Arsenal Best Get Ozil Or di Maria !" he tweeted on deadline day two years ago.

"Yeah boy Ozil is At Arsenal You Know it's Peak this Season Are Midfield Is too Strong, Might be Getting Di Maria To !!," he added as the move gathered pace.

 

But when it seemed like the transfer could collapse, he channeled his inner Gooner to post: "ForF***Sake Arsenal Something always Doesn't go right Hurry up and sign Ozil !!"

Ozil eventually completed his move and no one was happier than Oxford, who signed off for the night with by writing: "Yeah Bowy He's Signed !!"

Oxford kept Ozil quiet throughout Saturday afternoon before he was substituted with 10 minutes to go.