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West Brom defender and Euro 2016 hero James Chester is wanted by Albion's relegated neighbours Aston Villa.

Versatile Chester, 27, impressed in France for Wales with a series of fine displays as they reached the last four.

But the star only started nine Premier League games for Albion last term after an £8million switch from Hull as he struggled for regular football under Tony Pulis.

MirrorSport understands Championship newboys Villa, who lost their opening game 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday, have recently contacted the Baggies to confirm an interest in Chester.

Baggies boss Pulis fended off calls from Swansea for Chester in January but may let the defender go if he brings in a new young stopper to freshen up his ageing backline.

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Regulars Gareth McAuley and Jonas Olsson are 36 and 33 respectively.

Pulis, set to stay at The Hawthorns after the club's Chinese takeover, has bid for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, aged 24.

Meanwhile, striker Saido Berahino is understood to be training hard at Albion despite being the subject of big-money bids from both Stoke and Crystal Palace.

Ex-trainee Berahino, 23, is thought to be ready to stay another season as he is out of contract next summer and able to leave for just compensation.