West Bromwich Albion are reportedly closing in on a deal for Cardiff City goalkeeper David Marshall.

The Baggies will be without usual first-choice Ben Foster for a large chunk of the season after he suffered a serious knee injury last year, and they are keen on securing some competition for Boaz Myhill.

Reports yesterday had linked them with Marshall, and today Sky Sports News claims that a fee of around £5m has almost been agreed.

Marshall joined the Bluebirds from Norwich City in 2009 and has played 237 times.