West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is continuing to hold talks with Birmingham goalkeeper Ben Foster about a £4m move to the Hawthorns.
Hodgson is looking for a new first-choice in goal following the departure of Scott Carson last month and has made signing a new goalkeeper one of his major priorities this summer.
West Ham's Robert Green has also been linked with the Baggies, but Foster is believed to be the manager's preferred option and he remains keen on completing a deal.
Birmingham are happy to offload Foster following their relegation to the Championship last May with the England international reportedly on wages of £1.5 million a year.
Speculation at the start of the week suggests that negotiations to sign are well advanced and it is thought an initial £1 million loan fee is close to being agreed with a view to a £4 million permanent move.