Last updated at 10:59 PM on 17th July 2011
West Brom are considering a move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole following the collapse of his £4.2million move to Stoke.
Cole declared his commitment to the West Ham cause on Sunday despite their desire to get him off the wage bill.
Albion, on tour in the US, will hold a meeting with former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves in Portland on Wednesday.
Manager Roy Hodgson has concerns about his fitness but sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth said: 'If he is fit to play in the Premier League, it is a no-brainer.'
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