11 April 2012
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.
