West Bromwich Albion target Salomon Kalou has admitted there is interest in him - but revealed he is no rush to leave Lille .
The Baggies are keen on signing the 26-year-old former Chelsea man.
The Ivory Coast international, who spent six years at Stamford Bridge, is aware of Premier League interest but feels any decision will be down to Lille - although he does have a £2.6million release clause.
Speaking to French media, Kalou said: "There is some interest in me in England but, to be honest, I am enjoying my time at Lille as much as I can.
"However, it is not just my choice. West Brom are a very good club, with good players. The Premier League is attractive but I have a contract here."
Meanwhile, Albion today distanced themselves from reports in Ukraine claiming they were about to sign Yevhen Konoplyanka.
The Ukraine international midfielder plays for Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-bromwich-albion-target-salomon-4889314
Salomon speaks
posted on 9/7/13
You can look at what he says, two completely different ways.
Complimentary about WBA and the PL, almost a 'come get me'
Or
I'm happy staying at Lille.
posted on 10/7/13
I think he's said all the right things really, and France is a decent country to live in, too. I'm surprised to learn he's still only 26 and that his release clause is triggered at just £2.6m.
posted on 10/7/13
Swansea are spending a reported £13,000,000 on Bony. Norwich splashed £8,500,000 on Van Wolfswinkel and look set for more money deals.
We know spending big fee's aren't the be all and end all but these are impressive signings. Saints and Cardiff also are looking at similar type players.
At 2.6m for Kalou....we should already have wrapped the deal up in my opinion. Outstanding deal.
posted on 10/7/13
yeah, Kalou is one of those players that you think has been around for a lot longer because of how he was a Chelsea from an early age.
posted on 11/7/13
Sign him up. Now.
posted on 11/7/13
Fulham interested in Kalou now...
posted on 14/7/13
Kalou is awful.