Albion eyeing up Lincoln attacker

Red Imps coach Horsfield claims Albion are "very keen" on the powerful Frenchman, although it is understood he is just one of a host of players to be watched by Hawthorns spies.

Baggies boss Tony Mowbray is keen to reshape areas of his squad for a likely assault on a second promotion from the Championship.

N'Guessan, who will be a free agent in the summer, has emerged as possible target.

The 21-year-old has rejected the offer of a new contract and looks certain to leave Sincil Bank in the summer, with several Championship clubs reportedly weighing up possible moves.

Leicester, Reading, Ipswich and Sheffield United are all thought to have shown an interest in the versatile 6ft 1in player, who joined the Red Imps from Rangers two years ago.

N'Guessan joined Rangers from Auxerre for £150,000 in 2005, having emerged through the highly-regarded youth set-up at the French club.

He has bagged nine goals in 46 games this season and has 14 goals in 73 appearances in total for Lincoln.

N'Guessan made his name as a promising centre forward, but has played most of his football in England as a wide midfielder.