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West Ham's Jeremy Ngakia first Premier League star 'to reject' short-term contract

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West Ham United defender Jeremy Ngakia has become the first Premier League player to refuse a short-term contract extension ahead of Project Restart.

The 19-year-old is set to leave the club this summer but may already have played his last game for the Irons. With the campaign now extended into July, clubs have until 23 June to negotiate new short-term deals with out-of-contract players.

And Ngakia's situation highlights the potential pitfalls surrounding players whose contracts expire at the end of June - which was one of the main points of debate surrounding Project Restart.

Stars who are coming to the end of their deals are said to have little incentive to sign a one-month extension - as injuries sustained in the run-in could scupper

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