West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has admitted that he is eager to keep hold of "key player" Jonas Olsson.

The 29-year-old, who was knocked out of Euro 2012 with Sweden this week, has been linked with a transfer to newly-promoted Premier League side West Ham United.

"I didn't want to intrude too much because Jonas was out there representing his country and it was a big tournament for him," Clarke told the Wolverhampton Express and Star.

"Hopefully between now and the report back for training date, I'll get the chance to meet him and have a chat with him.

"Ideally, I want to keep all the contracted players and bring in another two or three that can help them. Jonas is a key player for the team and the club, and I'll do what I can to keep him here."

Olsson has also been a reported interest of Tottenham Hotspur, who are yet to appoint Harry Redknapp's successor.