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Report: Tony Pulis eyes Joe Ledley reunion at West Bromwich Albion but faces Watford competition

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis (REUTERS)
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The midfielder is out of contract at Crystal Palace this summer and could link up with Pulis, the West Bromwich Albion boss, once again.

Crystal Palace's Joe Ledley with Mathieu Flamini after the matchCrystal Palace’s Joe Ledley (left)

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis will battle Watford to the signing of his former Crystal Palace player Joe Ledley, the Sun reports (2 May, page 54).

Ledley is out of contract at Selhurst Park this summer, three-and-a-half years since his transfer from Celtic was approved by Pulis.

And the Wales midfielder’s chances of earning a new one appear slim, having made just 13 Premier League starts all season and failed to feature in all but one of Palace’s last 11 matchday squads.

West Brom are expected to add to their central midfield ranks this summer, with Sporting’s William Carvalho also linked.

Portugal's William Carvalho and Sweden's Oscar Lewicki in actionPortugal’s William Carvalho in action

However, Ledley’s lack of transfer fee means the Baggies could still move for him if the £30 million-rated Portuguese arrives.

In that case, the 30-year-old’s chances of first team football would likely be greater at Watford, although Pulis’ long-standing interest – he was first linked with Ledley in 2008 – could put West Brom in the driving seat regardless

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West Bromwich Albion manager Tony PulisWest Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis