Albion have been encouraged to step up their pursuit of Congo star Youssuf Mulumbu after Paris Saint Germain confirmed they would consider loaning the midfielder.

PSG manager Paul Le Guen would be willing to loan the 22-year-old, but he has played down Baggies’ hopes of a double swoop involving France international striker Peguy Luyindula.

Albion are keeping tabs on both players, as they weigh up their options for the crucial final days of the transfer window.

Le Guen has moved to clarify his position over Mulumbu, who has expressed his desire to try his luck in England.

The PSG boss had refused Mulumbu permission to travel to England for trials with Premier League clubs, but he is now willing to let the defensive midfielder leave on loan until his contract expires in the summer.

But he played down the prospect of former Lyon and Marseille striker Luyindula leaving the Parc des Princes this month.

The 29-year-old has 18 months remaining on his contract and Le Guen is reluctant to sell him before the end of the season, or loan him for the remainder of this campaign.

Albion boss Tony Mowbray is keen to add at least one more new face to his squad before Monday’s transfer deadline. A defensive midfielder is now his main priority, with captain Jonathan Greening ruled out for around another month with a knee injury.

The Baggies are also waiting for news of their appeal against referee Rob Styles’ decision to send off Paul Robinson for his challenge on Park Ji-sung against Manchester United on Tuesday.

An FA panel was due to hear Robinson’s case after an appeal was submitted.

Secretary Darren Eales said: “From Mr Styles’ viewpoint, the incident may have seemed worthy of a red card, but we believe the video evidence we have compiled proves otherwise.

“We feel it was no more than a 50-50 challenge between two very committed players.”

The left-back could miss the Premier League meetings with Hull and Newcastle, as well as the FA Cup replay at Burnley.