"West Ham determined to sign Jermain Defoe. Will pay what it takes to get deal done. Have told Sunderland to name their price #WHUFC"
why? Sure he scores goals, but a couple months into next season he'll be 35. Being that determined ("name any price", "pay what it takes" etc) makes little sense from a West Ham point of view for what? 1 good season left in him?
..unless they're shitting the bed that much about this season