‘Defoe priceless to Sunderland’

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David Moyes insists Sunderland will not sell Jermain Defoe in January as the “priceless” forward represents his side’s best chance of staying in the Premier League.

The 34-year-old has been huge success for the Black Cats since joining from Toronto FC in 2015 following a short stint in Major League Soccer and has scored 30 goals in 68 matches. 

Sky Sports News HQ understand West Ham are interested in re-signing their former player in the new year as they look to bolster their striking options following an injury to Diafra Sakho. 

Moyes has been warned by Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain that any January spending will be “very, very limited”, with owner Ellis Short actively looking to sell the club. 

But the Scot has all-but ruled out the idea of selling Defoe …

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