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Kovac deal may see City move for Upson

11 Aug 2009


West Ham's planned signing of Czech Republic defender Radoslav Kovac for £1.5million could lead to renewed interest from Manchester City for Matthew Upson.

Although the Hammers insist the Kovac deal does not mean Upson is on the verge of leaving they are braced for an approach from City, who have yet to tie up a move for another England defender, Joleon Lescott, from Everton.

A £15million-plus offer for Upson could tempt the Hammers.

Kovac, 29, is set to join on a permanent deal having been on loan from Spartak Moscow.

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Kovac is more of a defending midfielder, less of a defender, he would not be signed to be a replacement for Upson so West Ham signing him would have no bearing on whether Upson stayed or was sold.

- Paul R, London, 11/08/2009 13:48
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What a cracking article, packed with facts and quotes.

Cheers.

- Stu, Beckton, 11/08/2009 12:42
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