Source: Team_Talk
Foster set for Baggies switch
en Foster is set to end West Bromwich Albion's search for a goalkeeper by moving from Birmingham City to the Hawthorns.[LNB] The Baggies are closing in on the signature of the former Manchester United player, who is set to initially move on loan with a view to the transfer becoming permanent next summer.[LNB]Albion head coach Roy Hodgson has been searching for a new number one keeper since Scott Carson signed for Turkish side Bursaspor last month.[LNB]He has been linked with West Ham's Robert Green but Foster was always amongst his leading targets.[LNB]The 28-year-old experienced had an outstanding first campaign at St Andrew's after a £6million move from Old Trafford.[LNB]He helped Blues to win the Carling Cup - their first trophy for nearly 50 years - but was powerless to stop them from being relegated from the Premier League.[LNB]Foster has made it clear he would prefer to remain in the midlands and a switch to Albion would fit the bill and maintain his desire to stay in the Premier League.[LNB]It is understood that cash-strapped Birmingham are keen to offload Foster's salary from their wage bill.[LNB]Hodgson also remains keen on signing Reading striker Shane Long to provide support for last season's 15-goal leading scorer Peter Odemwingie. But he faces competition from West Ham for the Republic of Ireland international.[LNB]
