West Ham: Major update on 50-game gem's future at London Stadium

West Ham United academy graduate Ben Johnson will not leave the London Stadium during the summer despite attracting interest from Premier League rivals, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Johnson came through the east Londoners’ ranks, making more than 50 appearances for the under-23s, but he is now firmly in Hammers boss David Moyes’ first-team plans.

Question marks over Johnson’s long-term future came to the fore when, last month, The Athletic revealed the right-back had rejected West Ham’s offer of a new six-and-a-half year contract.

The report suggests Johnson is fully committed to the club and eager to become a regular starter for the Hammers, who will not look to return to the negotiating table until the early stages of next year.

Despite the setback, West Ham elected to take up the additional two-year option within his contract, which was due to expire at the end of the current campaign.

However, snubbing a long-term deal has resulted in Johnson being in demand, with Spanish sources claiming domestic rivals Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the Hammers gem’s situation ahead of potentially making a move in the summer.

Failing to reach an agreement over the six-and-a-half year proposal has not impacted on Johnson’s playing time, with the 22-year-old starting each of the east Londoners’ last seven fixtures.

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Jones is confident that Johnson will not leave West Ham during the summer window.

The transfer insider understands the full-back is keen to remain at the London Stadium despite rejecting the Hammers’ advances over fresh terms.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I don’t think there’s any chance