Source: PA
West Brom keep Dorrans
West Brom have successfully fended off interest from West Ham to keep midfielder Graham Dorrans at the club for another four years.
The Scotland international was key to the Baggies' promotion from the Championship last season, scoring 18 goals to top the club's scoring charts, and duly attracted the attention of other top-flight sides.
West Ham formally declared their interest but were rebuffed on three occasions, with Albion desperate to retain their first-choice players for next season.
Dorrans was instead offered improved terms to remain at the Hawthorns and today committed himself to the club until 2015, with the option of an additional year also agreed.
A club statement confirming that Dorrans had signed the new deal described the Hammers' interest as "unwelcome and unsuccessful".
West Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo said: "I'm delighted Graham has signed a new long-term contract, which is fully deserved."
