Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Nolan is emerging as a big money target for West Ham United.

The Bolton Evening News says Nolan could be a transfer target for West Ham if the Hammers finally decide to cash in on their unsettled skipper, Nigel Reo-Coker.

Hammers boss, Alan Curbishley, is a known admirer of the Wanderers skipper and sees him as the ideal candidate to fill the gap if Reo-Coker, as expected, leaves Upton Park.

That seems increasingly likely with Manchester City joining Aston Villa in the race for the £10million-rated England U21 international.