West Ham boss David Moyes has urged Divin Mubama not to delay signing a new contract.
The striker's current deal expires in June and he has so far refused to settle on new terms.
"Divin was offered a contract 12 months ago but he's the one not agreeing to sign a contract," Moyes confirmed.
We really like Divin, he's an East End boy and a West Ham supporter, a great lad, we love him to bits. I feel the best thing for Divin is to sign a contract at West Ham.
He's got competition in front of him but he's only young. If I can get him more opportunities I will do. But he's an 18-year-old centre forward and there's not many of them playing in the Premier League."
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