Birmingham's Ben Foster set for West Brom move

27 July 2011 13:47
Ben Foster is set to sign for West Brom in another blow to crisis club Birmingham.[LNB]The Baggies are on the verge of finalising a deal to sign Foster on loan initially, with a view to a permanent transfer next summer.[LNB]The news comes on the same day as Birmingham acting chairman Peter Pannu's warning to fans to expect several high-profile exits with the club's finances under threat following owner Carson Yeung's arrest on money-laundering charges.[LNB] Ben there, done that: Ben Foster is set for a switch to West Brom[LNB] Removing Foster from the wage bill is on the agenda with West Brom boss Roy Hodgson looking to capitalise after selling Scott Carson to Turkish side Bursaspor last month.[LNB]Hodgson has been linked with West Ham's Robert Green but Foster was always among his leading targets.[LNB]The former Manchester United player had an outstanding first campaign at St. Andrew's after a ?6-million move.[LNB] Arrested: Owner Carson Yeung's troubles are affecting Birmingham[LNB] He helped the Blues to win the Carling Cup - their first trophy for nearly 50 years - but was powerless to stop them from being relegated from the Barclays Premier League.[LNB]Foster, 28, has made it clear he would prefer to remain in the Midlands and a switch to Albion would fit the bill.[LNB] Prepare for the worst! Yeung troubles will force Birmingham to sell stars, warns PannuBirmingham space to let, central location: City unable to find shirt sponsor following relegationScotland star McFadden attracting interest as Blackburn and Everton plot movesWe need a shake up! Pulis targets glut of new signings to revitalise Stoke[LNB]

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