Villa make Reo-Coker bid
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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. -
would prefer nakamura over coker...
