Albion have laughed off comments suggesting former boss Roberto Di Matteo will try and take Baggies star Youssouf Mulumbu to Chelsea.

Youssouf Mulumbu is content to leave his future in Albion’s hands as he prepares to return to the Hawthorns to begin pre-season training next week.

Albion have ring-fenced last season’s star duo Peter Odemwingie and Youssouf Mulumbu from a transfer exit this summer.

Albion have today had to distance themselves from claims they have agreed to sell Player of the Year Youssouf Mulumbu to Italian outfit Fiorentina.

Albion captain Chris Brunt has hailed midfield star Youssouf Mulumbu as the spark that ignites the dressing room.

Albion star Youssouf Mulumbu has risked the wrath of his international bosses by withdrawing from the DR Congo squad by text message.

Albion player of the year Youssouf Mulumbu can still get better in a Baggies shirt, assistant boss Michael Appleton claimed today.

Double Player of the Year Youssouf Mulumbu has warned surviving a second season in the Premier League will be even harder than the first.

Roy Hodgson has insisted Albion will keep their key players if they survive in the Premier League.

Midfield lynchpin Youssouf Mulumbu has challenged Albion to gain revenge over Chelsea on Saturday following their opening-day hammering.