West Brom boss Tony Pulis ready to sign Costel Pantilimon from Watford in shock swoop
Big Romanian would compete with Ben Foster for the No 1 jersey if he sorts out his exit and makes the free transfer
WEST BROM are ready to sign giant keeper Costel Pantilimon from Watford in a surprise move.
The big Romanian would compete with Ben Foster for the No 1 jersey if he sorts out his exit and makes the free transfer.
Pantilimon has been cleared to leave by the Hornets who want to bring in a new keeper to challenge Heurelho Gomes.
Baggies could let long serving Bo Myhill leave for first team football once Pantilimon is tied up.
Pantilimon would bring some Premier League-winning experience to Pulis's side.
The 6ft 8ins keeper lifted the trophy with the Etihad club in 2014 - the same year they won the League Cup.
Two years earlier Pantilimon also claimed the FA Community Shield.
West Brom have made a fine start to the season with the 1-1 draw against Stoke the first points they have dropped.
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And that only came after Peter Crouch pounced on a defensive error.
The Baggies look set to lose defender Jonny Evans to Manchester City, with the Etihad side preparing a new bid after Leicester's £21million offer was rejected.
They are also in the market for Watford captain and striker Troy Deeney.
