Video: Albion close in on a deal for Federico Fazio
Albion hope to complete the £5m signing of Tottenham defender Federico Fazio this week to kick off a hectic finale to the transfer window.
Boss Tony Pulis has predicted lots of business for the Baggies in the final week and a half before the deadline.
And the Welshman hopes to trigger a frantic few days by completing the signing of Argentine centre-back Fazio before the weekend in a move that will raise fresh doubts about Joleon Lescott's future.
The Baggies have all-but agreed terms with Spurs for the transfer of the 28-year-old.
And the club are now attempting to convince the player to make the move to The Hawthorns after just one season at White Hart Lane.
He moved from Sevilla last summer for around £8m, but struggled to make an impact.
Pulis is also close to agreeing a deal with Cardiff to sign Scotland international goalkeeper David Marshall, also for around £5m.
But Lescott's future remains uncertain after he was dropped for Saturday's draw at Watford. Albion have told him they are willing to activate a one-year option now to keep him next season, but Lescott wants a contract extension.