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Cristian Gamboa has West Brom medical

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West Brom hope to finalise a deal for Cristian Gamboa today after the Costa Rica full-back had a medical at the Hawthorns.

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Albion appear to have won the race to sign the 24-year-old despite late interest from rival clubs including Hull City.

Baggies officials were today awaiting the results of Gamboa's medical before tying up the loose ends of a transfer from Norwegian club Rosenborg.

They are expected to pay around £2m for the pacy defender-cum-wideman, who was one of his country's stars at the World Cup in Brazil.

He will then compete with fellow new-boys Andre Wisdom and Chris Baird for the right-back berth, although Gamboa can also operate in a more advanced role if required.