COLCHESTER United have confirmed that George Moncur is staying at the club on a permanent basis.

The midfielder had been on loan from West Ham and boss Tony Humes indicated last week that he hoped the deal could be extended until the end of the season.

However, the club have this afternoon confirmed that Moncur has instead signed a permanent deal at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.

Moncur has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at the club and the player tweeted that he was "buzzin" and "very grateful to be at such a great club".