West Brom on standby for Pierre Webo transfer swoop

Cameroon international striker Pierre Webo has put West Bromwich Albion on alert for a possible summer transfer.

The 29-year-old, who has been monitored by the Baggies for more than two years, has issued Real Mallorca with a contract ultimatum as he targets a new long-term deal.

But his agent has contacted Albion to put Hawthorns officials on standby for a possible transfer race.[24link]

Cameroon international striker Pierre Webo has put West Bromwich Albion on alert for a possible summer transfer.

The 29-year-old, who has been monitored by the Baggies for more than two years, has issued Real Mallorca with a contract ultimatum as he targets a new long-term deal.

But his agent has contacted Albion to put Hawthorns officials on standby for a possible transfer race.

Webo's name was on the Baggies' list of potential targets last summer before he opted to spend another season in Spain.

But he has now told Mallorca he wants to leave this summer unless the cash-strapped La Liga outfit can find the funds to extend his current contract, which has just a year left to run.

Reports from Spain claim Webo's representative Eugenio Botas has contacted three Premier League clubs including Albion to inform them the 5ft 11in tall forward would consider a switch to England for next season. North-east rivals Newcastle and Sunderland have also been linked with Webo, who has admitted he would consider playing in Turkey.

Webo has enjoyed a successful season in La Liga, scoring 11 goals in 34 appearances and becoming a popular figure with Mallorca fans because of his workrate.

That came despite intense speculation about a possible move away both last summer and in January. He first came to Albion's attention three years ago when he impressed in a Hawthorns pre-season friendly.

Albion are keen to add to their striking options this summer as they seek competition and cover for Peter Odemwingie. He was a revelation with 15 goals in his debut Premier League season but the Baggies' squad lacks a natural replacement for the Nigeria international in the event of injury or suspension.

Albion are also keeping tabs on Watford striker Danny Graham — this season's Championship top-scorer — after having an initial bid of around £2.5m rejected.

Reports from Turkey claim Albion enquired about midfielder Selcuk Inan before he made a huge-money move from Fenerbahce to Galatasaray. Albion apparently lodged an interest, but the 26-year-old signed for Galatasaray on a five-year deal reportedly worth £15m.

n Albion will travel to Southampton for a friendly on July 27 (7.45pm).