West Ham United will step up their interest in Darren Fletcher after the midfielder was granted a free transfer by Manchester United.
The Scotland international has not featured regularly under Louis van Gaal this season despite being made captain.
Hammers boss Sam Allardyce wants to bring Fletcher to Upton Park but could face competition from West Brom and Valencia.
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