Soccer: United's bid for Paolo Di Canio turned down

West Ham United have rejected a bid from premier league rivals Manchester United for Paolo Di Canio, says the London club's manager, Glenn Roeder.

British newspapers last week reported that Italian striker Di Canio was poised to make a £3 million ($10.28 million) move to Old Trafford as a replacement for Andy Cole, who joined Blackburn Rovers eight days ago.

The 33-year-old Di Canio did not play for West Ham in yesterday's 3-0 FA Cup third-round victory at third division Macclesfield Town.