Albion in talks over Ben Foster move

Published Nov 7, 2016

Last updated Jul 21, 2011

Albion wrapped up their United States tour today with a win as boss Roy Hodgson confirmed the club are in talks over signing Ben Foster.

Reports suggest Birmingham could allow the goalkeeper to move on loan.

Boss Hodgson confirmed discussions have been held between the clubs over the 28-year-old former England international, who is the Baggies' top goalkeeping target.

And sources close to St Andrew's today claimed Blues will release Foster on loan for the season to remove him from their wage bill as they count the cost of relegation to the Championship.

Hodgson said: "I am aware of our interest in Ben Foster but I am not aware of how far down the line we are with our negotiations with Birmingham, so I can't make any comments on that.

"But Ben Foster is a goalkeeper who interests us and, if we can get him to West Bromwich Albion on loan or on a permanent deal, that would be something we would be very happy about."

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