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, who are mulling over a move for former Wolves goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, 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.

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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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Albion are, meanwhile, considering a bid to bring Hennessey back to the West Midlands from Crystal Palace.

Pulis took the Wales international to Selhurst Park from Molineux in 2014 and remains a huge admirer of the 28-year-old, who has been unable to oust Julian Speroni from the Eagles' first team.

Albion will be without No.1 Ben Foster until at least October as he recovers from a serious knee injury and understudy Boaz Myhill's contract is due to expire next summer, although the Baggies are set to offer him an extension.

Hennessey would be viewed as a long-term successor to the pair.

Meanwhile, Hawthorns sources have played down reports linking them with a move for Real Madrid starlet Christian Benavente and Villa defender Ciaran Clark.