Cheltenham sign Alex Pike on loan

West Ham United’s Alex Pike has joined League Two side, Cheltenham on loan until the end of the season.

The club confirmed the move on their official website for the youngster, who has been named on the bench for Slaven Bilic’s side on two occasions this season.

Cheltenham are currently struggling down in League Two, they find themselves in the relegation zone, just one point away from safety.

After impressing for the club’s U23s side this season, Pike has now moved on to continue his development. The defender is available to make his debut against Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

Pike made his debut for the Hammers back in 2015 in the club’s Europa League away to Birkirkara and is able to play both as a central defender and as a full-back.

The defender has come through the ranks at West Ham and has been with the club since the age of just 10 years old.