Carl Jenkinson has rejected the opportunity to move to Sunderland - in favour of a return to West Ham.

Although Premier League rivals Sunderland are understood to have offered to pay the ?2million loan fee Arsenal are demanding for the former England Under 21, Jenkinson has told both clubs that he would prefer to remain in London.And the 23-year-old's destination of choice remains West Ham, who remain strongly interested in bringing the player back to Upton Park - but are currently unwilling to meet Arsenal's excessive demands.Jenkinson enjoyed a successful season on loan at the Boleyn Ground last term where he made 36 appearances for Sam Allardyce's side. West Ham remain keen on bringing the ?8million-rated defender back to east London but only on a temporary basis, for now.New manager Slaven Bilic, who was unveiled as the club's 15th full time manager a week ago has thus far made just one signing since being appointed - that of Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang.West Ham's Board had previously signed rookie defender Stephen Hendrie (from Hamilton) and experienced 'keeper Darren Randolph (Birmingham) for nominal fees.* To comment on this story and many more, visit the KUMB Forum