Celtic weigh up Robbo move

Scottish giants Celtic are weighing up a bid for Albion defender Paul Robinson as his contract wrangle with the Baggies goes on.

The Old Firm club have put Robinson on a list of candidates to replace wantaway former Wolves full-back Lee Naylor.

Bhoys boss Gordon Strachan could hit Albion with a bid in the coming days, as the Baggies' contract talks drag on with the 29-year-old defender.

Robinson is about to begin the final year of his deal at The Hawthorns and has so far been unable to agree an extended deal, potentially making him a free agent next summer.

Celtic are hoping that could open the door for a switch to Scotland.

Former Wolves man Naylor is desperate to return to England to be closer to his family in Walsall and Strachan sees Robinson as a potential replacement, with youngster Mark Wilson still blighted by injuries.

Scottish media sources have quoted a 'source close to Robinson' as saying: "Paul is really flattered by Celtic's interest and if a deal can be reached between the teams, then he would love to move to Glasgow.

"He was excited about playing in the Premier League this season but hasn't been offered a new contract. That has been on his mind.

"It is up to the two teams to agree a fee first, before he makes a decision."

The Robinson camp have been in discussions with Albion over a new deal for the player since the end of last season.

So far no formal offer as been made over an extension, with Robinson thought to be unhappy with the terms discussed.

Celtic hope the delay in agreeing a fresh deal will make Albion open to offers for the popular defender.

The Baggies will want to avoid a repeat of this summer, when they lost Zoltan Gera, Kevin Phillips and Martin Albrechtsen for free.