Wed May 17, 2017 10:51 am
JERMAIN DEFOE 'PREFERS' WEST HAM MOVE
17/05/17
Jermain Defoe would prefer a return to former club West Ham in the summer, according to Sky Sports pundit Tony Cottee.
The England forward, 34, is expected to leave Sunderland following their relegation from the Premier League and is available on a free transfer due to a clause in his contract at the Stadium of Light.
SSN HQ understands West Ham are interested in signing Defoe, who scored 15 goals for Sunderland this season, but will face competition from Bournemouth.
When asked whether Defoe would be playing his football at London Stadium next season, Cottee told Premier League Daily: "Yes, I think he will be. I think that's his preferred choice. Obviously it depends on the owners and the people running West Ham."