West Ham face losing Ravel Morrison over extraordinary clause for concern Morrison's current deal has 18 months left to run and West Ham plan to offer him a new contract and attempt to take out the clauses. The transfer window opens in just four days and Morrison has attracted the interest of all of the top clubs after emerging as one of the country's best young talents, and seemingly improving his behaviour. Newcastle hold a long-standing interest in Morrison, having tried to sign him from Manchester United, while Fulham head coach Rene Meulensteen is also a big fan of the 20-year-old after working with him at Old Trafford. With Morrison's present contract running down and West Ham facing the threat of relegation, clubs may be reluctant to bid as much as £10 million for the England Under-21 international. Aware that they cannot risk losing such an asset for next to nothing in the summer and that they would currently struggle to commit to a £60,000-a-week salary, West Ham may be forced to consider any January offers upwards of £5 million unless Morrison signs a new deal with no clauses. Morrison missed the Boxing Day defeat against Arsenal with a groin injury, but he is expected to be in contention to face West Bromwich Albion at Upton Park on Saturday. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has added a central defender to his January wishlist, with Everton's John Heitinga a target, but at least one new striker remains the priority. Mladen Petric is set to be released, while Carlton Cole's future is dependent on who comes in. West Ham declined to comment on Morrison's contract.