Gera attracts Italian interest

22 June 2011 07:59
West Brom are facing competition from Italy in their bid to bring Zoltan Gera back to the Hawthorns, according to his representative.[LNB] The 32-year-old is a free agent after his contract ended at Fulham at the end of last season.[LNB]The Hungary international spent four years at the Hawthorns before moving to Craven Cottage in the summer of 2008.[LNB]Albion are hoping to tie up a deal with Gera this week.[LNB]His agent, Vladan Filipovic, said: "I can't say anything concrete about Zoltan Gera yet - but there is nothing to worry about regarding his future.[LNB]"Maybe this week will be decisive but his future will be decided, for sure, by the beginning of July.[LNB]"We know he will leave Fulham but it is conceivable he would like to stay in England.[LNB]"A lot of clubs are interested in signing him. There is interest as well from a Serie A team."[LNB]West Brom have again insisted last season's 15-goal leading scorer Peter Odemwingie is not for sale with talks ongoing over a new deal.[LNB]Technical director Dan Ashworth said: "Peter is not for sale, we have received no offers, and talks over a new contract are ongoing."[LNB]Albion keeper Scott Carson is attracting interest from Turkish club Bursaspor but discussions over a possible move are at an early stage.[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk