Koumas update. Maybe?

Exclusive - Koumas To Join West Brom

JASON KOUMAS is expected to complete his £2m move to West Bromwich Albion on Friday.

Currently at Second Division Tranmere Rovers, the Welsh international has been a long-term target of the Baggies, and now it appears they have their man.

Rovers official club website, www.tranmererovers.co.uk, state that the Wrexham-born Koumas has committed his future to the club until Summer 2004, and clearly think highly of him.

"Koumas is a quick-thinking, hard-running midfielder, who is willing to look for the attacking option rather than making a negative pass, as well as being blessed with imagination and plenty of energy," the biography page states.

The midfielder has progressed through Tranmere's youth ranks and made his full debut against Sunderland in September 1998. Since then he has played his way into the side, and a spectacular 25-yard goal against Burnley, in October 2000, lead to a regular run in the first team.

Since offloading popular striker Lee Hughes to Coventry City for £5m, West Brom have only spent £1.25m on Danny Dichio, so the cash is still available for the Welshman, who was also eligible to play for England and Cyprus.