West Ham boss David Moyes admits he needs defensive additions.

The Hammers, who have had bids for Burnley's James Tarkowski knocked back, began the season with a disappointing 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle.

Their defensive deficiencies were laid bare by second-half goals from Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick.

Moyes said: “I think that defensively we have been short of numbers and the competition that I want so that has been a problem. If we get an injury or suspension then we will be really short.

“We are trying to get players in. Let me tell you, there are plenty getting offered. We're trying to get ones in who will have a similar impact to Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen, people we feel can go forward with us.

“But yes, we want to add to that department."