West Bromwich Albion: June 2008 - news archive

Preston boss Alan Irvine admits he could be priced out of a move for West Brom striker Craig Beattie.

West Brom are hopeful that both Jonathan Greening and Roman Bednar will be fully fit for the start of the pre-season campaign.

Tony Mowbray is reportedly set to hand Kevin Phillips a new deal at West Brom and will end his interest in Newcastle's Shola Ameobi.

Former West Brom coach Craig Shakespeare says it was tough decision to quit the Baggies for Leicester but he did it for his career.

Leicester are set to appoint Craig Shakespeare as Nigel Pearson's assistant after he quit his role as reserve-team boss at West Brom.

Lyon have rubbished speculation linking Czech Republic international striker Milan Baros with a summer move to West Bromwich Albion.

West Brom have joined the race to sign Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde from Swansea but face a major battle with Derby for him.

Keeper Dean Kiely is backing manager Tony Mowbray to lead West Brom to Premier League safety in the coming season.

West Brom striker Kevin Phillips will make a decision about his future imminently with his agent hinting he may stay at the Hawthorns.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is closing in on a £2.5m deal for Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi who looks set to join this week.

Crewe have scotched reports suggesting West Bromwich Albion or any other club has made an offer for highly-rated striker Nicky Maynard.

Korean midfielder Do-Heon Kim wants to go and play in the Olympics and could therefore miss the opening two games of the Premiership.

West Brom have been told by Groclin Dyskobolia to increase their offer for Poland midfielder Radoslaw Majewski.

Newcastle's want away striker Shola Ameobi looks likely to be granted his wish to leave the club by linking up with West Brom.

Celtic look as though they are going to steal the signing of Derry City winger Pat McCourt from the under the noses of West Brom.

West Brom must wait to find out if Milan Baros will choose a move to the Hawthorns from French champions Lyon.

Tony Mowbray is looking ahead to the new season's opening encounter when West Brom take on Arsenal.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace says he will back Tony Mowbray as much as he can in the transfer market.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace says the deal to sign Paddy McCourt is almost done but most of the signings will not come until July.

Derby boss Paul Jewell has denied that the Rams have been in contact with Kevin Phillips but has not ruled out a move for the striker.

WBA chairman Jeremy Peace inists the Baggies' recruitment drive means they will not be held to ransom by players this summer.

Everton are understood to be lining up a bid for Rangers midfielder and West Brom target Kevin Thomson.

West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace says he is confident that Kevin Phillips will sign a new deal and stay at the Hawthorns.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is closing in on a move for Derry's Paddy McCourt despite having an improved offer turned down.

Former favourite Zoltan Gera has officially signed for Fulham but has thanked the players, manager and the fans at the Hawthorns.

Adel Taarabt's agent Rudy Raba has claimed that Baggies boss Tony Mowbray has stepped up his interest in landing the player.

West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera has rejected West Brom's latest contract offer and is now set to join Fulham on a free transfer

Derby doss Paul Jewell has turned his attention to West Brom striker Kevin Phillips after ending their interest in Rob Hulse.

Fulham, Everton and Portsmouth are locked in a battle for West Brom star Zoltan Gera who is set to leave The Hawthorns.

West Brom striker Kevin Phillips is being lined up by Derby boss Paul Jewell who will try and tempt him with a two-year deal.

West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera has been tipped to snub a new deal in order to sign for Fulham instead.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is set to launch a £4m bid to land Rangers midfielder Kevin Thompson but he faces a fight to land him.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray will sign a new keeper this summer after saying he wants three players pushing for the number one spot.

West Brom say they have made their final contract offer to Bolton-target Zoltan Gera, who now must decided where his future lies.

Premier League new boys West Brom are said to have made a bid to take Spurs winger Adel Taarabt on loan.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is set to rekindle his interest in West Brom wideman Zoltan Gera who he could land for free.

Reports of a Rangers bid for Baggies captain Jonathan Greening have been dismissed as wide of the mark by the club.

West Brom's Tony Mowbray has admitted he will have to overhaul his defence prior to the side starting their Premiership campaign.

Paris St Germain star Bernard Mendy admits he has heard of interest from Premiership clubs - but not Fulham or West Brom.