But after Tottenham decided to block Antonin Kinsky\u2019s exit<\/a> \u2013 West Ham United<\/a> had been in talks regarding a loan-to-buy deal for the 22-year-old Czech \u2013 the window closed with a pair of seldom-seen shot-stoppers stuck in situ.<\/p>\n Comment with your rating \ud83d\udc47 <\/p>\n I’m not going to lie, I’m underwhelmed\u2026<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Bento Matheus<\/a> also saw a mid-season transfer of his own blocked. Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr refused to let the Brazilian international<\/a> leave. <\/p>\n Thus, putting an end to West Ham\u2019s interest while also scuppering what appeared at one point to be an imminent switch to Genoa.<\/p>\n There would be no such frustration for another seldom-seen glovesman pursuing a change of scenery though. AFC Bournemouth signed Christos Mandas<\/a> from Lazio in a deal which could become permanent next summer to the tune of \u00a316 million.<\/p>\n Christos Mandas joined Bournemouth after West Ham United interest<\/p>\n According to La Lazio Siamo Noi<\/a>, West Ham joined Bournemouth in enquiring about Mandas<\/a> in November. The Cherries would step up their interest while the Londoners found themselves barking up the wrong tree with Kinsky and Bento.<\/p>\n \u201cChristos is a player that we were following before,\u201d Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola said after the Greece international signed. \u201cTiago [Scuro, the former Roma director] knows him very well from the Italian league and I think it\u2019s a different type of keeper than the ones we\u2019ve got.<\/p>\n \u201cHe has played at a very high level in Serie A, also some games with the national team. I think it reinforced our goalkeeping position. It\u2019s more competition for everyone, like in other positions.<\/p>\n \u201cI hope he gives his best, so I have to take difficult decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n How do you feel about West Ham\u2019s big rebuild? <\/p>\n Are we stronger now?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n Mandas delighted to join Andoni Iroala as Mads Hermansen stays at the Hammers<\/p>\n Mandas was on the bench when Bournemouth beat Wolves 2-0 away from home on Saturday. Djordje Petrovic started, but the former Chelsea glovesman is under the microscope after a number of high-profile errors.<\/p>\n Mandas will be hoping to show the Hammers what they are missing when Bournemouth travel to the London Stadium later this month, presuming he has ousted Petrovic from Iraola\u2019s XI by then.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s an incredible feeling to be part of this club,\u201d Mandas beamed. \u201cI\u2019m proud, being here is a dream for me, and I\u2019m really happy. As soon as I heard about Bournemouth\u2019s interest, I immediately knew I wanted to come.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a magical atmosphere among the players and fans, and I really like the team\u2019s style of play. 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