Hammers confirm defender interest

West Ham have this morning confirmed that they are deeply involved in trying to bring Southampton’s Jose Fonte to the club and that the fee will be between £10 million – £12 million.

We were told the club believe they have a 40 per cent chance of making it happen in a transfer market when it was admitted “Prices have gone crazy.”

As we reported earlier both Everton and Crystal Palace are keen on the 33 year old who is reported to be  considering various offers.

The Fonte move by West Ham was thought to be in the region of £4 million but a source told us a few minute ago that it would be closer to £12 million.

He said: “It’s a massive fee for a player of his age but the market has gone crazy and there are other clubs in for him. He is a top international who was involved in the Euros for a team who let in very few goals.”