Albion were today warned that Hawthorns old-boy Luke Moore will be desperate to prove a point if he faces his former club as a Swansea player on Saturday.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo today insisted he could have done no more to help misfit Luke Moore succeed at The Hawthorns.

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

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has refused to close the door on Luke Moore’s Hawthorns career – despite farming him on loan to Derby County for the next month.

Roy Keane is planning a double swoop on Albion which could see both Luke Moore and Joe Mattock heading to Ipswich on loan.

Albion chairman Jeremy Peace admits the club’s Luke Moore nightmare has helped shape a new transfer strategy at the Hawthorns.

Roberto Di Matteo today insisted Luke Moore’s performances have cost the Albion outcast his place in the 25-man Premier League squad.

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

Once bitten, twice shy – boss Roberto Di Matteo will take no chances when Albion begin their cup season at Brisbane Road.

Albion boss Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed striker Luke Moore is out-of-favour despite being fit for selection.