Albion striker Chris Wood is targeting a place in the Baggies’ Premier League squad as ‘loan club’ Brighton wait in the wings to hire him again.

Teenage Albion striker Chris Wood is hoping to extend his loan stint with League One high-flyers Brighton.

Albion striker Simon Cox has admitted he could be tempted by a loan move away from the Hawthorns.

Young Albion striker Chris Wood has been allowed to leave the Hawthorns and join Championship club Barnsley on a three-month loan deal.

Albion will shuffle their pack again tomorrow when they resume their Carling Cup campaign against moneybags Manchester City at the Hawthorns.

No fewer than 10 Championship clubs are on the trail of Albion’s young striker Chris Wood – but it is not yet certain he will go out on loan.

Albion misfit Luke Moore was today axed from Albion’s Premier League plans until January at the earliest.

World Cup stars Marek Cech and Chris Wood could return for Albion when they continue their pre-season at Coventry.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has insisted young striker Chris Wood will not be going out on loan until the Baggies are suitably covered in attack.

Albion have assured fans World Cup hero Chris Wood is in the same ‘not for sale’ bracket as star midfielder Graham Dorrans.