West Brom linked with Michael Rensing and Danny Rose

West Bromwich Albion's new head coach Steve Clarke is being linked with goalkeeper Michael Rensing and full-back Danny Rose.

The Baggies are believed to have checked out Cologne keeper Rensing as an alternative should their bid to sign Ben Foster permanently fall through.

And Clarke is also on the trail of Tottenham left-back Rose, who is expected to be made available on loan for next season.

Cologne keeper Rensing finds himself in much the same position Foster did a year ago – an expensive member of a relegated squad.

The 28-year-old is on a list of contenders compiled by recruitment chief Dan Ashworth, the club's sporting director, who is also leading the negotiations with Birmingham City for Foster's full signing.

That remains the priority target for West Brom after the keeper's stand-out campaign last season.

Albion also need to improve their options at left-back following the departure of Nicky Shorey which has brought the 21-year-old Rose into the spotlight.

Spurs are willing to send Rose out on loan to extend his first team experience although a final decision will only be made when a new boss is appointed at White Hart Lane.