Coker target by Red Devils and Gunners
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West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has emerged as a target for Manchester United and Arsenal.
The Observer says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to acquire the 22-year-old to add some steel to his midfield. But the Gunners may face competition from United, who are expected to turn their attention to the England Under-21 captain if their attempts to sign Owen Hargreaves, which have so far been rebuffed by Bayern Munich, prove fruitless.
Reo-Coker is understood to have a clause in his contract at Upton Park stipulating that he can leave if any of the clubs finishing in the top three places in the Premiership the previous season come in for him. That would open the door to an approach from United, but not Arsenal, who finished fourth in May.
It is understood that Reo-Coker would join either club. He is paid about £15,000-a-week at West Ham, but would see that rise to £40,000 if he went to Old Trafford or £45,000 at the Emirates Stadium.
In addition, Hammers manager Alan Pardew is thought to be willing to let his skipper go - if the price is right - despite his pivotal role in the team and popularity with West Ham fans.
The Observer says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to acquire the 22-year-old to add some steel to his midfield. But the Gunners may face competition from United, who are expected to turn their attention to the England Under-21 captain if their attempts to sign Owen Hargreaves, which have so far been rebuffed by Bayern Munich, prove fruitless.
Reo-Coker is understood to have a clause in his contract at Upton Park stipulating that he can leave if any of the clubs finishing in the top three places in the Premiership the previous season come in for him. That would open the door to an approach from United, but not Arsenal, who finished fourth in May.
It is understood that Reo-Coker would join either club. He is paid about £15,000-a-week at West Ham, but would see that rise to £40,000 if he went to Old Trafford or £45,000 at the Emirates Stadium.
In addition, Hammers manager Alan Pardew is thought to be willing to let his skipper go - if the price is right - despite his pivotal role in the team and popularity with West Ham fans.
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