West Ham star Manuel Lanzini speaks out after reported Liverpool interest

Manuel Lanzini has scored five times for West Ham this season

WEST HAM midfielder Manuel Lanzini has described reported interest from Liverpool as "an absolute honour".

 

The 22-year-old, who is currently on a season-long loan spell from Al Jazira, has started the season in fantastic form, scoring five times in all competitions.

The Argentine's sensational start has seen him linked with a move to Liverpool, but West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan has insisted his club have "an unbreakable option" on the player.

Lanzini claimed he was delighted at reports linking him with a move to Anfield, but he is happy with life at the Hammers.

"I heard the president say that the club wants me to stay. I am fine here," Lanzini told ESPN FC. "It's an absolute honour that a team like Liverpool has put an eye on me, but at [the] moment I am focused on the match against Tottenham. It's a good team to play against."

 

For now, Lanzini is concentrating on securing three points against Tottenham, as West Ham look to climb into the Premier League's top five.

"It is a very important match and if we manage to win we will be among the top five so It will give us an extra motivation," he added.

"When you get a positive result you work better during the week.

"We have all the support of our fans and the club's board members are doing an important effort for making us strong."