Coventry City set to offer former Wigan striker Marlon King deal ahead of prison release

22 June 2010 01:22
On his way back? Coventry could offer King a deal [LNB]Coventry City are keen on disgraced striker Marlon King. [LNB]King, 30, is serving an 18-month jail term for sexual assault but is due to released before the start of next season. [LNB]The former Wigan man is a free agent after having his contract terminated by them after being convicted last October. [LNB]Coventry manager Aidy Bothroyd guided King through the most successful period of his career at Watford. And Bothyroyd is ready to give King a route back into professional football once he leaves prison. [LNB]Queens Park Rangers are also keeping tabs on King's situation. Coventry, meanwhile, have agreed to re-sign Gary McSheffrey, 27, on a 12 month contract with view to another year.[LNB]  QPR manager Warnock eyes up move for disgraced ex Wigan striker King Wigan boss Roberto Martinez vows to splash the cash in search for Marlon King replacement [LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail