West Ham label Liverpool's interest in star midfielder 'irrelevant'

Manuel Lanzini has a buy-out clause of £5.5million

DAVD SULLIVAN has confirmed West Ham have first refusal on Al Jazira loan star Manuel Lanzini.

 

The Argentinian is currently on a season-long spell with the Hammers and has hit the ground running in the Premier League.

The 22-year-old has four goals in 13 appearances and has been attracting attention from Liverpool, according to reports.

 

Manuel Lanzini has been a stand-out player for West Ham this season

Bleacher Report claim Jurgen Klopp is keeping tabs on the midfielder, asking for regular updates on his position at Upton Park.

However, West Ham co-owner Sullivan has quashed the rumours, calling them 'irrelevant' due to the east London club's deal.

 

He has confirmed the Hammers have the first option to sign Lanzini at the end of the season, regardless of other club's interest.

"We have an unbreakable option with both Lanzini and his club, so any other team's interest is irrelevant," he said.

 

"Manuel has been a fantastic signing for the club and we all hope he can maintain this superb run of form for the rest of the season."

The midfielder is understood to have a £5.5million buyout clause in his current contract with parent club Al Jazira.