The Royals are reported to be keen to strengthen their forward line and LuaLua has been moaning about his lack of first-team opportunities, so add in some lazy journalism and the story fills a few column inches.
Not truth in it whatsoever according to Coppell though, who told his club’s official website: "Somebody talked about LuaLua and I've never even made a phone call about that player or anything.
"It's a bit irritating when you have to deny something that doesn't even exist.
"I've got nothing to hide. I respect the privacy of other clubs but I seem to keep denying connections with players we don't have an interest in."
Despite what the press may say the chances of LuaLua being allowed to leave before Craig Bellamy returns to full fitness are extremely limited.