Further to our story this morning regarding Matt Taylor's contractual situation, it has been confirmed that the club's offer has been rejected.

The 32-year-old midfielder was offered a new deal by West Ham United, but that has been rejected - meaning Taylor is now a free agent.The news was confirmed by Jack Sullivan, son of co-owner David this lunchtime. "Matt Taylor has turned down our improved offer and is now a free agent," he wrote. "We genuinely wish him all the best wherever he goes, a very nice guy."The former Luton and Portsmouth player became Sam Allardyce's third signing when he joined West Ham from Bolton in a ?2.2million deal three years ago as part of the Championship squad.He went on to make 90 appearances for West Ham during the following three seasons, scoring just three goals against former club Portsmouth (Championship, 2011/12), Fulham (Premier League, 2012/13) and Burnley (Capital One Cup, 2013/14).KUMB.com would like to wish Matt all the very best for the future.