
West Brom are being linked with a loan move for Portsmouth striker David Nugent with a view to a permanent £4m deal in January.
Fratton Park chief Harry Redknapp is well off for striking options but is unlikely to allow Nugent to move out until he has a replacement lined up.
Nugent has failed to score in five appearance and is behind Kanu, Benjani and John Utaka in the pecking order.
The Baggies are desperate to strengthen up front as they bid to seal a return to the Premiership.