Source: Team_Talk
Albion reignite interest in AJ
West Brom have switched their attention back to Fulham striker Andrew Johnson after Reading revealed they want £10million for Shane Long.[LNB] The Royals are still licking their wounds following their Championship play-off final defeat to Swansea last season - but are keen to hang on to star men Long and defender Matt Mills, or get top value for them if they do move on.[LNB]Albion are believed to have made an enquiry regarding the availability of Long, who netted 26 goals for Brian McDermott's men last season.[LNB]But the Royals' valuation of the 24-year-old, who joined Reading from Cork City alongside Kevin Doyle for a nominal fee back in 2005, has ruled the Baggies out of the running.[LNB]Everton, Wolves and Newcastle have also been monitoring Long's situation - but it is German giants Bayern Munich who appear to be most likely to capture his signature, and they are reportedly ready to test Reading's resolve with a £7.5million opening bid.[LNB]That is still way out of Albion's reach, with the record signing at The Hawthorns still Borja Valero, who was recruited by Tony Mowbray for £4.7million in 2008 but proved to be a massive flop in England.[LNB]So manager Roy Hodgson has reignited his interest in Fulham frontman Johnson, with an opening offer of £3million likely to land on Martin Jol's desk.[LNB]It could be a case of friends reunited at The Hawthorns in the next week as Zoltan Gera is expected to put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Baggies, who are also hoping that David Vaughan chooses them over Sunderland, with a decision from the Blackpool star expected on Wednesday.
