West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis refuses to give West Ham United a free run at Darren Fletcher.
Manchester United are handing Fletcher a free transfer this week.
And it looks like being a straight race between The Baggies and West Ham to land the 30-year-old Scottish international.
United are also prepared to cover a percentage of Fletcher's current wages to smooth negotiations.
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