Baggies want Carew

06 January 2011 18:00
West Brom are in the hunt to sign Aston Villa's out of favour striker John Carew. Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo is looking to bring in new blood up front after a recent goal drought - and Carew fits the bill. He has been Villa's leading marksman for the past three seasons including 17 during the 2009/10 campaign. But the Norwegian international, who is out of contract in the summer, has slipped down the pecking order this season and struggled for form. He was also involved in a public spat with Houllier over being challenged to win a new contract although this was played down by both parties. Initial negotiations have taken place although Albion stress Carew is only one of several potential targets.

Source: PA