West Ham odds on to land England defender

West Ham has been made the 4/6 odds-on favourite by bookmakers Sky Bet to sign Swansea centre-back Alfie Mawson before 2nd February.

Swansea has already reportedly turned down a £18m bid from the Hammers and is holding out for £25m but in the last 24 hours, Spurs have dropped out of the race saying they have no interest which could make the Welsh team consider their valuation.

Spurs were interested in signing the England Under 21 international last summer but opted against doing a deal. And they have confirmed will not be renewing their interest in January, with Pochettino telling reporters  yesterday: “I hear nothing about this player.”

James Collins, Jose Fonte and Winston Reid are all said to be borrowed time at West Ham and Moyes is keen to bring in a fresh centre-back as one of his priorities and is said to be a big admirer of Mawson.