£5,000,000 Anelka Raid

Wanderers recently missed out on Andy Johnson, who opted to join Everton, but now appear to have switched their sights to the moody Frenchman, who has fallen out with most of the clubs he has played for.

The People suggest that Allardyce, who has a reputation for getting the best out of temperamental footballers, is confident that Anelka would be a success at the Reebok Stadium.