West Bromwich Albion: July 2008 - news archive

West Brom have made the first move for Rosenborg's in-demand Norwegian international midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred.

West Brom's £1.5 million bid for Abdoulaye Meite has been rejected by Bolton who are holding out for closer to their £2m valuation.

West Bromwich Albion have moved a step closer to signing Charlton defender Madjid Bougherra after reportedly agreeing a deal for him.

Defender Paul Robinson has admitted that he is becoming frustrated at the lack of progress on his contract talks with West Brom.

Tony Mowbray has admitted he is considering going with a five man midfield for the opening clash of the season at Arsenal.

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray is hoping to hijack Real Betis' move for defender Madjid Bougherra and pinch him from under their noses.

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray has challenged keepers Scott Carson and Dean Kiely to fight it out for the number one spot.

New £3.5m signing Luke Moore has been challenged by Tony Mowbray to prove he is worth his place in the Baggies first team.

West Brom continue to be linked with a swoop for Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite despite Tony Mowbray recently denying his interest.

Tony Mowbray is hoping to land up to six more new players before the start of the season as he builds his Premiership squad.

Scott Carson is hopes to press for a place in the England side after ending his stint as a loan player by signing for West Brom.

Tony Mowbray has completed his shake-up of the West Brom backroom team by promoting Michael Appleton to reserve-team coach.

Bolton manager Gary Megson wll not let defender Abdoulaye Meite leave the Reebok on the cheap despite interest from West Brom and Hull

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray has failed in attempt to land West Ham centre-half James Collins who sees his future at Upton Park.

Tony Mowbray says West Brom's packed pre-season friendly fixture list is designed to implement new methods into his squad's style.

Tony Mowbray is refusing to be held to ransom over Radoslaw Majewski and has warned Groclin that West Brom could drop their interest.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says transfer talks are continuing and is hopeful of making further new signings.

West Brom are ready to battle with Bolton and Middlesbrough for the services of Levante forward Mustapha Riga.

Middlesbrough and West Brom are being linked with a move for Levante attacker Mustapha Riga.

West Brom have signed keeper Scott Carson from Liverpool on a four-year deal for £3.25million rising to £4million, says his agent.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has denied making a rejected £1m bid to sign Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has confirmed Robert Koren's knee injury suffered against Borussia Monchengladbach is not serious.

Bolton are refusing to sell Abdoulaye Meite on the cheap and have told West Brom they will have to pay £3million.

Forward Sherjill MacDonald says he is pinning his hopes on breaking into the first team but admits he may have to go on loan.

Blackburn have now joined West Brom, Middlesbrough and Stoke for the signature of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson.

Slovakia defender Marek Cech has signed for West Brom for £1.4million from Porto on a three-year deal.

West Brom have matched Stoke's £4m offer for Liverpool keeper Scott Carson but face a battle with Middlesbrough for his services.

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has targeted a new midfielder as his top priority as the Baggies prepare for the Premier League.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has reportedly rejected West Brom's offer of £1.25m plus midfielder Paul Robinson for defender Abdoulaye Meite.

Goalkeeper Michal Danek has vowed to repay Tony Mowbray's faith in him by forcing his way into the Baggies' first team this season.

Baggies manager Tony Mowbray is closing in on a move for Porto defender Marek Cech, according to reports.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is reportedly locked in a battle with Stoke to sign Liverpool and England keeper Scott Carson.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has admitted he could loan out new signing Graham Dorrans to give him some experience.

West Brom are reported to have failed with a move for Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who has ruled out a switch.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has allowed teenage striker Stefan Morrison to join Swansea City on a free transfer.

Kevin Phillips' exit to Birmingham has added to mounting fears over the lack of Premier League experience in the West Brom squad.

Having lost Kevin Phillips to Birmingham, West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has also hinted that Craig Beattie can also leave.

Birmingham have completed the signing of West Brom striker Kevin Phillips, who has penned a two-year deal at St Andrews.

Tony Mowbray has urged Kevin Phillps to back his ability and agree new terms with West Brom but he expects him to leave.

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray is looking for experienced, hungry, but most of all, good, players to add to his squad this summer.

West Brom have been handed a boost with the news that midfielder Kim Do-Heon will not miss the opening games of the season.

West Brom striker Kevin Phillips is set to join Midlands rivals Birmingham this week despite last-ditch efforts to keep him.

West Brom have joined the race to sign Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite who is up for grabs at £3million this summer.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray says he will not panic in his search for new players to bring into his Baggies squad.

Curtis Davies is expecting an 'interesting reception' from West Brom fans when he returns to the Hawthorns with Aston Villa next term.

Tony Mowbray hailed the signing of Gianni Zuiverloon and then expressed a desire to quickly add more new faces to his West Brom squad.

Veteran striker Kevin Phillips is ready to quit West Brom for a sensational switch to neighbours Birmingham, according to reports.

Derby have pulled out of the race to sign Swansea's Dutch star Ferrie Bodde leaving the way clear for Middlesbrough or West Brom.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray has swooped in the transfer market and signed Dutch defender Gianni Zuiverloon from Heerenveen for £3.2m.

New Derby signing Martin Albrechtsen has issued a parting broadside at former club West Brom for the way they handled contract talks.

Craig Beattie's hopes of finalising a permanent move to Preston may be scuppered by West Brom's asking price.

Hull City look set to beat West Brom and Sheffield United to clinch the signing of Plymouth winger Peter Halmosi.