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West Brom transfer news: Baggies to join race for former Arsenal trainee
13:57, 18 FEB 2016
BY STEVE WOLLASTON
Norwegian midfielder is a target for Tony Pulis according to reports

West Brom are thought to be interested in a move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Havard Nordtveit.

The 25-year-old Norwegian is wanted by a number of clubs including West Ham and Southampton, Albion are also interested.

The former Arsenal trainee, will become a free agent at the end of the season after stalling on a new deal with Borussia Monchengladbach.

The Germans hope to keep versatile Nordtveit, who can play defensive midfield or across the back four.

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Mexicans eye move for Claudio Yacob

Albion midfielder Claudio Yacob is a possible transfer target for Mexican club Monterrey.

Monterrey are considering a move for the former Argentina international that could complicate the Baggies’ bid to tie Yacob down to a new contract.

Albion have made an opening offer to Yacob in a bid to extend his contract beyond next season.

But Monterrey have added the 27-year-old to their list of possible targets and could now add a fresh obstacle to the negotiations.

Albion have secured Yacob’s services for next season by activating a one-year option in his current deal.

But they hope to agree a longer-term deal to keep him after he impressed boss Tony Pulis at the end of last season, with the club confirming at the weekend that an opening contract offer had been lodged.

Yacob is not thought to be among Monterrey’s top targets, but he is on a list of names that could come into play later in the summer.

Although Monterrey would be unlikely to match Albion financially, they could offer Yacob the chance to return to Latin America after he left Argentinian top-flight outfit Racing Club to join the Baggies in 2012.

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