West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has urged improving full-back Aaron Cresswell to stay put at the Upton Park to continue his development as a player.

Creswell joined West Ham from Ipswich Town last summer and has undoubtedly been one of the best performers for the Hammers this season.

Creswell's fine form has not gone unnoticed as a couple of top clubs are said to be interested in the defender and it was recently claimed that Manchester City and Chelsea were eyeing a move for him during the upcoming summer.

However, manager Allardyce has warned the 25-year old left-back against a move to a bigger club so soon into his Premier League career and has insisted that the defender will benefit by staying put in east London for the foreseeable future.

When asked if he would be better off staying at Upton Park, West Ham boss Sam Allardyce said: "There's no doubt about that because he's year one in the Premier League. Year one is an ongoing experience that you have that you know the level.

"Aaron now needs to grow from that experience. His challenge is to continue to work even harder than he has this year, not to rest on his laurels.

"We have seen players do that and then year two is more of a disaster than his impressive first year. His professionalism will come into play at the start of next year by where he gets and if he gets to the next level."