Albion focus not on Hargreaves

27 July 2011 07:41
West Brom assistant manager Michael Appleton says the club are focusing on other transfer targets before looking at a deal for Owen Hargreaves.[LNB] The former Manchester United midfielder has been linked with a switch to The Hawthorns this summer but Appleton doesn't believe talks have taken place with the 30-year-old.[LNB]Appleton did confirm the Baggies would consider moving for the former Bayern Munich man - whose spell at Old Trafford was plagued by injuries - if he's fit for Premier League action.[LNB]Wen asked if there have been any discussions between West Brom and Hargreaves, he told Sportinglife.com: "Not that I'm aware of.[LNB]"In terms of Owen Hargreaves I think there will be a lot of clubs who are interested in him if he's fit or anywhere near fit to play football. [LNB]"I'm sure we will probably be one of the clubs interested if that's the situation but from our point of view we have a couple of key players we want to get in the building before we worry about Owen Hargreaves."

Source: Team_Talk