West Ham start bidding war for Arsenal target Loic Remy as Nice reject £10m bid for striker

28 June 2010 11:08
West Ham have had a £10million bid for Arsenal target Loic Remy rejected by Nice. [LNB]In demand: West Ham and Arsenal are interested in Remy [LNB]The 23-year-old, who has drawn comparisons to Thierry Henry, is keen for a move to the Gunners and issued a come-and-get-me plea to Arsene Wenger earlier this year. [LNB]Remy said: 'My preference would be Arsenal over Lyon. 'You never know in football what will happen. But Arsenal are a club that make me feel desire.' [LNB]The Frenchman, who scored 14 times last season, has been recommended to Wenger by scout Giles Grimandi but it appears as though their London rivals West Ham have beaten them to the punch by making the first formal offer for Remy. [LNB]The Hammers have been linked with a host of players this summer as new owners David Gold and David Sullivan vow to improve the club's fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship last season. [LNB]Former Gunner Henry and France international Sidney Govou are among the star names touted for a move to Upton Park. [LNB]  Fulham and Blackpool on alert as Simpson is told he can leave Arsenal Arsenal exit sadly beckons for crock Eduardo after he fails to recover formARSENAL FC

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