Republic of Ireland international striker Shane Long is closing in on agreeing a new long-term contract at West Brom.

Defender Jonas Olsson insists West Brom are not a dirty team despite collecting more Barclays Premier League red cards than other side this season.

West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu is battling to be fit for Roy Hodgson’s first match in charge – Sunday’s derby clash with Wolves at The Hawthorns.