Report: West Ham join the race to sign £9m defender after Liverpool's bid rejected – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham boss David Moyes has said that he is prioritising bolstering the defence in the summer transfer window. Moyes, in an interview with the Evening Standard, said: “We would like to strengthen in a lot of areas. We’re lacking in defensive cover. We’re also looking to see who could move on, because that could change the direction we take during the transfer window.” The Hammers narrowly managed to secure their Premier League status last season. Moyes has got a massive rebuilding task but with funds unavailable in plenty, he will probably have to focus on bargain deals. Last season, West Ham conceded 62 goals. There is a feeling that Moyes wants to fi...
Report: Liverpool close to signing 28 y/o int'l on a bargain deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool are close to securing a deal for Aissa Mandi from Real Betis on a bargain deal, according to reports from Daily Star. While the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly aiming for blockbuster signings, the Premier League champions seem to have a different transfer strategy. Jurgen Klopp probably feels that he has a well-equipped squad and that he won’t need too many additions. However, signing a defender is a necessity following the departure of Dejan Lovren, who has joined Zenit St Petersburg. The Croatia international made the switch after staying six years at Anfield, and his departure leaves a void in the team. The report claims that Liverpool ar...