WBA chase Hargreaves and Long

01 August 2011 10:54
West Brom will step up their pursuit of former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves and Reading striker Shane Long this week.[LNB] The Baggies are poised to meet with the one-time England international in the next few days.[LNB]Albion's technical director, Dan Ashworth, has remained in contact with Hargreaves during the club's tour of the United States.[LNB]Hargreaves is desperate to remain in the Premier League after being released by United and issued fitness videos of himself on Youtube.[LNB]Albion have been pursuing Long throughout the summer but he is also a target for West Ham.[LNB]Boss Roy Hodgson confirmed: "We are in pursuit of a striker. We don't have many forwards. It depends on the player concerned and his club but we are hopeful."

Source: Team_Talk