Albion have placed teenagers James Hurst and George Thorne on standby for possible first-team duty at Newcastle on Sunday.

On-loan Albion striker Carlos Vela today emerged as a target for Anderlecht and Valencia as the Baggies consider whether to pursue a longer-term deal.

Albion loanee Carlos Vela is in contention for a start at Tottenham on Saturday.

Sporting director Dan Ashworth today hinted Albion could raid Arsenal again for future loan signings following Carlos Vela’s success at The Hawthorns.

Carlos Vela bagged another dramatic late equaliser to hand Albion a well-deserved point at bogey club Stoke.

Roy Hodgson today insisted Carlos Vela is ready to start matches in Albion’s fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Albion derby-day hero Carlos Vela has claimed his best is yet to come as the Baggies gear up for their fight against relegation from the Premier League.

Albion captain Chris Brunt has warned new-boy Carlos Vela cannot save them from relegation single-handed.

Albion striker Peter Odemwingie has set himself a 15-goal target after striking his ninth of the season against Wigan.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo is ready to unleash new-boy Carlos Vela as a ‘wing wonder’ for the Baggies crunch relegation showdown with Wigan.