Albion are believed to be among the clubs looking to sign Mats Hummels.

The out-of-contract Germany defender is weighing up his options for the new season after leaving Borussia Dortmund.

Albion are reported by sources including Sky in Germany to be interested in the vastly-experienced centre-back, who will be 36 in December.

But they will be aware competition for his services would be considerable.

Reports of their interest have been neither backed up nor denied closer to home.

Albion have lost two of their most experienced players this summer in Adam Lallana and Pascal Gross.