Allardyce aiming high as enfant terrible Anelka arrives

BOLTON boss Sam Allardyce believes the signing of Nicolas Anelka for £8 million (€11.8 million) shows how ambitious the club are.

Anelka, 27, has arrived from Fenerbahce and will travel to London with Allardyce to meet his new teammates ahead of the weekend clash with Charlton.

After their run in the UEFA Cup last season, Allardyce wants his side back in Europe and has invested in the controversial French striker to provide the goals.