Roy Hodgson will have West Brom transfer hotline

Roy Hodgson today revealed he will have a summer transfer hotline to Albion despite attempting to wind down in the close season.

The Baggies boss is attempting to relax before the Baggies return for pre-season in early July after warning next season will be "a bit of a slog" for the club.

But Hodgson admitted he will be unable to switch off completely as Albion attempt to strengthen their squad for the new campaign.

"The perspective you get back from the four to five weeks where you spend time with the family and relax a little bit is important so you make certain, when the new season starts, you don't go into it as tired as you were after 10 months of the season," said Hodgson.