Newcastle & West Brom after Pantsil

WEST BROM plan a late move for Fulham defender John Pantsil.

With just two weeks left to whip his new team into shape before the big kick-off, Hughes is fighting to keep his squad together let alone bring in new signings.

The Baggies know the £1million-rated Ghana right-back, 29, has only a year left on his deal.

Newcastle are also trailing Pantsil but new Fulham boss Mark Hughes is likely to block them as he is still aiming to add to his squad for the start of the season.

The African defender is extremely popular with the Craven Cottage faithful.