Premiership: West Ham reject United's bid for Di Canio

Glenn Roeder says West Ham rejected an offer for Paolo Di Canio from Manchester United on Friday night.

United have been strongly linked with a move for the 33-year-old Italian.

But Roeder, speaking after the FA Cup third round win at Macclesfield, said: "We turned down a bid late on Friday night."

Roeder, who would not reveal the size of United's offer, added: "Paolo wasn't with us today because he has flu but, as far as I am concerned, he will be back in training this week and will be available for Saturday."

United declined to comment on Roeder's revelation that a bid for Di Canio had been turned down.

Asked if there was any likelihood of an improved offer from United for the striker, Roeder said: "You'll need to ask Man United - the ball is firmly in their court now."

Roeder added: "Very late on Friday afternoon we did receive a faxed offer from Manchester United for the services of Paolo Di Canio but we turned it down.

"We sent a fax back to say we couldn't accept their offer. It's now up to people to ask Manchester United what the next step will be."