In news that shocked a few on Thursday, Liverpool reportedly made an offer for Real Betis’ Aïssa Mandi.
The defender probably wouldn’t be a starter at Anfield, but with Dejan Lovren now gone, he’d fill a much needed gap in the squad, as long campaigns need rotation options.
However, another club from the Premier League have come knocking (once again), and that’s West Ham.
The Hammers have a long history of interest in the Algeria international, and they’ve returned now that their top flight status is secured for at least another season.
El Desmarque are the ones reporting it, explaining West Ham have ‘asked about the player’, whose contract with the La Liga side ends in June 2021.
It’s because of this situation that Betis could be convinced to sell their centre-back, as they know that without a renewal (which seems unlikely at this point) they could lose the player for free next year.
Liverpool’s bid was said to be of €10m, and Cadena COPE stated the Spaniard could be tempted to let him go at that price.
That’s good news for West Ham, who are surely capable of offering more first-team football than Liverpool at this stage.
