West Bromwich Albion go cold with claims on Rosenburg

West Bromwich Albion today continued to defy growing claims in Europe that Swedish striker Markus Rosenburg was about to become their second signing in five days.

The 29-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving German outfit Werder Bremen this week, has been subject of widespread interest from a host of European clubs.

Albion admit that the former Ajax star is of interest to them but believe that interest is being mis-represented in order to further the transfer potential for the Malmo-born forward.

Rosenburg is understood to favour a move to England and financially represents a deal which will appeal to Premier League clubs.

Not only is he a free agent, but his wages are unlikely to be at the premium end of the market.

It has been claimed in Germany and Sweden that Premier League trio Swansea, QPR and long-term admirers Liverpool have all been in contact.

Intriguingly, Albion will be in Rosenburg's home city later this month as a base for a pre-season training tour to Sweden.

The club have confirmed that a second match, against nearby FC Copenhagen on July 25, has been arranged.