Everyone's on the move

A busy couple of days at Albion.

The news of the Mallorca Three came to light just before the club's pre-match press conference at the training ground. Tony Mowbray, somewhat predictably, said little.

What we do know, from Mallorca, is that an agreement of some sort has been reached for Borja Valero. Whether he comes or not now depends on Albion agreeing terms and no other club hi-jacking the move. Reports claiming that Albion's bid has been rejected are incorrect. It would appear things have moved on, as reflected by the comments issued by Mallorca. If all goes to plan he could sign early next week.

What's he like? Check out the following from Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
http://www.guillembalague.com/rumores_desp.php?id=61

Oscar Trejo, on the other hand, is keen to remain in Mallorca and will be a far tougher nut to crack. However don't rule this one out completely. Albion are very keen to do business and Real are being co-operative. The biggest problem will be convincing the player to leave.

In any case if Albion do anything then they will be separate deals.

And Nunes? We're told, by the Spanish media, that a bid has been rejected, although the sub-£8million clause being quoted seems excessive in the extreme. Or at least it did until I spoke to another well-connected contact who informed me that the Portuguese defender is perhaps their most important player. This one probably won't happen.

Elsewhere, we had the unusual sight of a seeing a Wolves shirt down the Albion training ground. Nothing sinister mind. It was merely 'Wolfie', the club's mascot, setting off with Walsall's 'Swifty' and Albion's Baggie Bird and Junior Baggie Bird on an epic six-day tour of all 92 football grounds.

They will be raising money for the County Air Ambulance and Cancer Research. They took up the challenge after close friend and Albion fan Sophie Hill-Jones was involved in a fatal motorway crash back in May.

Anyone wishing to make a donation should visit www.justgiving.com/mascotsontour