One in one out possible for Albion

Albion have stepped up the chase for French striker Marc-Antoine Fortune – as Napoli weigh up a move for Baggies defender Marek Cech.

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Nancy striker Fortune has emerged as Tony Mowbray's preferred choice for a new striker and reports in France claim a Hawthorns delegation will fly in for talks.

But Mowbray may have to fend off unwanted interest in Slovakian defender Cech, with Italian sources claiming Serie A side Napoli are considering a swoop.

The manager is keen to recruit a new face up front in time for Saturday's Hawthorns clash with Middlesbrough, especially now leading scorer Roman Bednar has been ruled out by a one-match suspension.