Villa make Reo-Coker bid
Aston Villa have made a £7million bid for West Ham midfielder Nigel
Reo-Coker.
Skysports.com revealed last week that the Hammers captain had asked
for a transfer after becoming disillusioned with life at Upton
Park.
He claimed he had felt unwanted since January and was looking to
leave West Ham to resurrect his career.
The England Under 21 international is thought to be available, as
Alan Curbishley is hoping to bring in Scott Parker from
Newcastle.
Tottenham and Newcastle were among a number of clubs to be linked
with Reo-Coker, but Villa are the first to make an official
move.
Martin O'Neill is aiming to strengthen his squad this summer after
being promised funds by owner Randy Lerner.
He has tested West Ham's resolve with a substantial offer, although
Curbishley may decide to let a bidding war play out.
Sky Sports News also understands that Villa have made an approach
for Celtic's Shunsuke Nakamura.
Villa have yet to make a bid but are interested to see whether
Celtic could be tempted to part with the Japanese midfielder.
