Nicolas Anelka told West Brom manager Steve Clarke that he wanted to quit football following the sudden death of his agent, but the Scot hopes the striker will return to the club once he has “got his head clear”.

West Brom have granted Nicolas Anelka indefinite compassionate leave following the death of his agent Eric Manasse.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has defended the club’s decision to pull out of a deal to sign Argentinian striker Luciano Figueroa.