Roman Bednar was today edging closer to an Albion exit as Championship club Leicester joined the race for the striker’s signature.

Albion are in talks with Championship club Leicester about the forthcoming release of Ishmael Miller for a loan spell at the Walkers Stadium.

Albion striker Ishmael Miller has suffered a fresh injury setback after damaging his thigh again in training.

Albion’s Ishmael Miller has emerged as a loan target for Ipswich – but Town boss Roy Keane has played down his chances of landing the striker.

Sven-Goran Eriksson will consider signing Ishmael Miller on loan for Leicester after watching the Albion striker in action for the reserves.

Albion striker Peter Odemwingie could miss Saturday’s clash with Fulham through injury – but Ishmael Miller is set to step up his comeback.

Swansea are set to join the race to sign Albion striker Simon Cox on loan.

Albion are facing several more weeks without injured duo Ishmael Miller and Marek Cech.

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 have ruled out Ishmael Miller and Joe Mattock for anything up to a month after the duo picked up training ground injuries.