Source: Daily_Mail
Zoltan Gera's return to West Bromwich in doubt
ShareWest Bromwich's hopes of re-signing Zoltan Gera from Fulham could be dashed after the arrival of Martin Jol as the Cottagers new manager. Albion had been optimistic of bringing midfielder Gera, who is out of contract, back to the Hawthorns and had held initial talks with the player. But Jol is also an admirer of the Hungary international and tried to sign the 32-year-old from Ferencvaros when manager of Tottenham. In limbo: Zoltan Gera (right) had looked set to go back to West BromGera's agent, Vladan Filipovioc, told Hungarian newspaper Nemzeti Sport: 'Martin Jol knows and likes Gera's style. When he was manager of Tottenham, he wanted to sign Gera. He would probably like to work with him now. 'Until Gera signs his new contract, anything can happen. It could be that he even stays at Fulham.' New king of the Cottage: mMartin Jol is back in the Premier LeagueGera made 155 appearances for the Baggies before moving to Fulham during the summer of 2008 when Roy Hodgson - now Albion's head coach - was manager. West Bromwich are stepping up their search to sign a new striker after losing out to Swansea in the race for Watford's Danny Graham who completed a ?3.5million move to Wales to this week. Albion had previously had a ?2.5m bid rejected for the former Middlesbrough man. Martin Jol up for a fast start in Fulham's Euro Zone after signing two-year dealI still love the Baggies! Fulham midfielder Gera hints at West Brom return Club-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersAll the latest West Bromwich Albion news, features and opinionAll the latest Fulham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Martin Jol, Roy Hodgson, Danny Graham Places: Wales, Hungary