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QPR are targeting a shock move for West Ham vice-captain Mark Noble.

The 27-year-old midfielder, set to line up against Liverpool this afternoon, has also attracted the interest of West Brom boss Tony Pulis.

Both clubs would have to improve on the £40,000-a-week that Noble is on at at Upton Park.

But Noble could become the odd-man out in the Hammers midfield with the club poised to confirm the arrival of Darren Fletcher.

The Irons have fierce competition for places in the middle of the park but are set to offer Fletcher regular first team action along Alex Song and Cheikhou Kouyate after beating off West Brom, Valencia and several other clubs for the Scotland international’s signature.

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Hammers boss Sam Allardyce also has Morgan Amalfitano and Kevin Nolan at his disposal as the club push for a place in the top four.

Noble is coming to the end of a three-year contract at West Ham but has an option for another two years in the summer which, if triggered, would see his current wages go up to £50,000-a-week.

The Canning Town-born midfielder is hugely popular and well-respected - both inside and outside the dressing room - at the club he supported as a boy.

It is understood both QPR and West Brom are attracted to him because of his experience and leadership qualities.

Noble has been relegated before with West Ham, helped them to regain promotion and stood up to be counted last season when fans booed the team last season.