Bookmakers have slashed the odds of Jermain Defoe rejoining West Ham from 5/1 to 15/8 in recent days amid constant speculation.
The Hammers remain the clear favourites but Crystal Palace have been installed as second favourites and former Irons boss Sam Allardyce would love to steal a deal from under his ex-club’s noses given half a chance.
Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Bournemouth are all claimed to be interested even though Sunderland say they have no intention of selling and will attempt to hold their star player to his three and a half year contract.
Odds of Jermain Defoe Next Club after 1st February 2017
West Ham United – 15/8
Crystal Palace – 6/1
Middlesbrough – 14/1
Newcastle United – 25/1
Bournemouth – 25/1
I personally don’t like the fella after what happened, even taking his age/dubious advice received into account.
However, I don’t doubt his ability and at the end of the day we’d be a better team with him in it, and for me that’s what it’s all about, the team.
If he joins I’ll be backing him as I would the rest of the team, personal dislike or not.
COYI, and a healthy and happy 2017 to all fellow hammers out there⚒⚒⚒
I think everyone at Sunderland and West Ham already know he;s coming here next week
Camp out on his door step and get him to OS tomorrow !
He will definately want out of Sunderland after today.