Kuszczak in, Carson out at Albion?

Albion target Tomasz Kuszczak has confirmed he is likely to leave Manchester United this summer - as Scott Carson was linked with a surprise move to Turkey.

The Baggies have held talks with Kuszczak over a return to the Hawthorns, as they look to shake up their goalkeeping department with Carson's days at the club potentially numbered.

And the Poland international has signalled a possible stepping up of the race for his signature by confirming for the first time he plans to leave Old Trafford after failing to secure first-team football.

He said: "My ambition is to play football. I tried to be patient, but sitting on the bench and playing so rarely, it is hard to prove anything.

"Can I stay? I would like to very much, but I want to play."

The Baggies have held preliminary discussions with the Kuszczak camp and received positive feedback about the possibility of a return, with United thought unlikely to price him out of the market.

But Albion are likely to face competition for his signature from England and elsewhere in Europe.

The 29-year-old admitted his future was now in the hands of United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who has signalled his intention to look elsewhere for a successor to Edwin van der Sar, having agreed a deal to sign David de Gea from Atletico Madrid.

Kuszczak said: "If he decides that I do not deserve a chance then I will have to leave the club.

"He is the most successful coach and for me he will always be a great man, but I admit that his decisions have sometimes harmed me and I had to reconcile them."

The Baggies are in the hunt for a new goalkeeper with their first choice, former Villa man Brad Friedel, having opted to join Tottenham on a free transfer instead.

But Bolton keeper Ali Al-Habsi is not believed to be high on Albion boss Roy Hodgson's wanted list, despite reports of an interest.

Carson's future appears uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract, with no discussions having begun about an extension.

Turkish club Bursaspor have added him to their list of potential transfer targets, along with Glasgow Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor.