Source: Team_Talk
Baggies join Prem race for Piquionne
West Brom are the latest Premier League club to have reportedly joined the race to sign former Portsmouth striker Frederic Piquionne.[LNB] Piquionne spent last season on loan at Fratton Park from Lyon and impressed with 11 goals despite their relegation from the Premier League.[LNB]A number of clubs have expressed an interest in the talented forward, with Fulham and West Ham both having made offers for Piquionne earlier this month.[LNB]Fulham are understood to have tabled a new bid for the French international last week as they look to bring him to Craven Cottage, but now West Brom have thrown their hat into the ring for Piquionne by making an offer.[LNB]Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo is keen to bolster his attacking options and he is hoping to steal a march on his Premier League rivals by luring the skilful forward to The Hawthorns.[LNB]Blackburn, Newcastle and Aston Villa are also thought to be monitoring Piquionne's situation with the 31-year-old available for a cut-price 1million euros.[LNB]Turkish side Fenerbahce have made an offer for Piquionne, but the Frenchman is understood to be ready to snub overtures from the Turks as he has his heart set on a switch to England.[LNB]Piquionne is expected to travel to England later this week to hold talks with his interested suitors as he looks to secure a switch back to the Premier League.
