West Brom open talks with Borussia Dortmund over shock swoop for ex-Chelsea ace Andre Schurrle
World Cup winner is out of favour at Dortmund, who are keen to get him off their wage bill
WEST BROM have launched a shock bid to sign Andre Schurrle on loan for the rest of the season, according to reports.
The World Cup winner is out of favour at Borussia Dortmund, who want his £140,000-a-week wages off their books.
And The Times claims West Brom have opened talks with the Germans but need to cut their wage bill before completing a deal.
Jonny Evans looks likely to join Arsenal but Hawthorns chiefs would still break new rules with Schurrle's wage packet.
Premier League regulations limit total salary increases to £7million per season unless the money is self generated.
Ex-Chelsea winger Schurrle, 27, would tip the Baggies over the edge but Dortmund could pay around half of the bill to limit their losses.
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The Bundesliga outfit have touted Schurrle around this month after a dip in form.
He is Dortmund's record signing after arriving from Wolfsburg for £26m in 2016.
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But the 57-cap German international has completed 90 minutes just once this season.
