West Ham United co-chairman David Gold has insisted that Manuel Lanzini will not be joining another club this summer.
The Argentine, who is on a season-long loan from Abu Dhabi side Al Jazira, has been linked with Liverpool after scoring three times so far for the Hammers in the Premier League.
However, Gold has revealed that West Ham have first refusal on signing the 22-year-old once his loan expires.
"I know there have been some reports in the media over the weekend surrounding the future of Manuel Lanzini," Gold told the Daily Star.
"We have an unbreakable option with both Lanzini and his club, so any other team's interest is irrelevant. 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."
Lanzini has also played for River Plate and Fluminense during his career.
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Steven Toplis
Steven Toplis
