http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/qpr-shock-mark-noble-move-5074905 QPR are targeting a shock move for West Ham vice-captain Mark Noble. The 27-year-old midfielder, set to line up against Liverpool this afternoon, has also attracted the interest of West Brom boss Tony Pulis. Both clubs would have to improve on the £40,000-a-week that Noble is on at at Upton Park. But Noble could become the odd-man out in the Hammers midfield with the club poised to confirm the arrival of Darren Fletcher. The Irons have fierce competition for places in the middle of the park but are set to offer Fletcher regular first team action along Alex Song and Cheikhou Kouyate after beating off West Brom, Valencia and several other clubs for the Scotland international’s signature. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce also has Morgan Amalfitano and Kevin Nolan at his disposal as the club push for a place in the top four. Noble is coming to the end of a three-year contract at West Ham but has an option for another two years in the summer which, if triggered, would see his current wages go up to £50,000-a-week. The Canning Town-born midfielder is hugely popular and well-respected - both inside and outside the dressing room - at the club he supported as a boy. It is understood both QPR and West Brom are attracted to him because of his experience and leadership qualities. Noble has been relegated before with West Ham, helped them to regain promotion and stood up to be counted last season when fans booed the team last season.
That sounds like a complete load of bollocks to me! Why would Noble leave West Ham for us? Darren Fletcher isn't as good as him since his illness anyway.
Good player, nice bloke, can't see it though unless he actually relishes a dog fight rather than mid table boring
Report: QPR targeting move for West Ham midfielder Mark Noble Long-serving West Ham favourite Mark Noble could be heading for pastures new this month if reports are to be believed. View image | gettyimages.com Queens Park Rangers are keen on a move for West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble, according to the Daily Mirror. Noble, 27, has made 18 total appearances for the Hammers this season, but the impending arrival of Darren Fletcher could make him expendable at Upton Park. The Manchester United man is said to have been offered the chance of regular first-team football in order to beat off rival chasers West Bromwich Albion and Valencia and, with Alex Song and Cheikhou Kouyate well-established in the line-up, Noble is set to be the odd-man out. The Baggies themselves would also be interested in a move for the Irons vice-captain with their Fletcher pursuit set to come up short, although potential bidders would need to improve upon his £40,000-per-week wages to lure him from his childhood club. He is coming to the end of his current West Ham deal, but has an option for a further two seasons in the summer which, if triggered, would see his wage package rise to £50,000-a-week. SEE ALSO: Hammers boss: Where we have an advantage over Liverpool The former England Under-21 international has made 305 total appearances for the club since his 2004 debut but, despite his fan favourite status, could be allowed to move on with Morgan Amalfitano and Kevin Nolan providing enough midfield cover. With both QPR and West Brom facing a potential relegation battle over the second half of the season, Noble’s leadership and experience would be a huge asset to either dressing room, although it remains to be seen what kind of fee his services would command. Should West Ham move Noble on?
