Racial abuse story is untrue -Nsofor

VICTOR Obinna is still open to a permanent West Ham move despite allegations of racism towards his family at Upton Park, just as he has denied the story on racial abuse.On the same day manager Avram Grant was handed a two-game touchline ban, the Hammers launched an investigation into claims the families of Obinna and Frederic Piquionne were abused by a small group of supporters during the 4-2 home defeat against Manchester United.But in a confusing twist, both Obinna and Piquionne have denied their families were targets of racial slurs - despite the club probe.Grant iskeen to keep Inter Milan striker Obinna - who is on a season-long loan at Upton Park - beyond the end of the season and the allegations could have thwarted the Israelis hopes of signing the Nigerian star.But Obinnas representative, Michael Coker, told Sportsmail on Monday night: We have no idea where these allegations have come from. I have spoken to Victor and as far as we know nothing was said to his family.Even if it was true, Victor is a professional and an incident like this would have no bearing on whether he decides to join West Ham. Similarly, Piquionnes agent Stephane Courbis said: I cant explain where this has come from.Freddie has no knowledge of it - nothing happened to his family.However, Sportsmail understands there was an incident involving racist remarks during Saturdays game and the club are continuing their investigation despite Obinnas and Piquionnes denial.
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