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Winston Reid: Leader or Loser?

According to various media reports this week Manchester United are tracking Winston Reid with a possible bid in the January transfer window.

We all know that Reid has remained silent after an offer of a new 5 year said to be worth £60,000 per week and the Chairman seem to be ready to insist it is take it or leave it time in January for the defender.

The New Zealand international captain is out of contract in the summer and Manchester United know they could land him either on the cheap in January or for free in nine-months time.

Unless Reid signs a new contract before January his value will plummet and we would be lucky to pick up £2m for him. Even if he was sold in January Reid would have to agree personal terms and if he digs in his feet and stays the final six months he stands to get a massive multi million signing on bonus and a better weekly package than he would get if he was sold.

But we have seen this all before, Momo Diame thought he was much better than West Ham and saw himself at a top six club but no-one came in for him until Hull City signed him for the minimum £3.5m release clause. Despite reported continued interest from Arsenal in the summer I understand not a single inquiry or bid has made for Reid since his arrival.

Before the Liverpool and Manchester games Reid’s form appeared to be dipping from last season and some fans were questioning his commitment suggesting he had mind on a big move in the winter.

At Old Trafford I saw a different side to Winston this season and got a glimpse of his leadership skills. He gave Sakho a right earful after he picked up a yellow card for bringing down Rafael and remained vocal at other times while it was difficult to see what stand in captain Alex Song contributed in terms of leadership as skipper.

So the question if Nolan or Noble are unavailable thought injury has they were last weekend who should captain the Hammers?

Season long loanee Alex Song? Refusing to sign a new contract Winston Reid or someone else?

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