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West Bromwich Albion were continuing talks with Norwegian club Rosenborg on Monday over the potential signing of Cristian Gamboa - as the Baggies prepare to announce the loan signing of Andre Wisdom.

The Baggies are very keen to bring the Costa Rica right back to the Hawthorns having tracked him for some time.

Gamboa, one of the success stories of Costa Rica’s World Cup, would cost in the region of just under £2million.

Indications from Albion’s USA camp on Monday morning were that talks were going well, although the Norwegians have been sidetracked by the departure of boss Per Joar Hansen, following their 2-1 home to defeat to Ireland’s Sligo Rovers in the opening leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie.

Rosenborg’s sporting manager Erik Hoftun refused to comment on why Gamboa had been withdrawn from a recent game against Sogndal, but confirmed his club were in talks with another club.

He didn’t name Albion but said: “Yes, we are in talks with a specific club.

“I’m not going to say anymore but we are not exactly discussing vacation plans.”

Gamboa, should he arrive, would certainly be an intriguing addition to Irvine’s squad.

It would effectively give him several options at right-back.

Wisdom, who was under-going medical tests with Albion on Monday, is expected to have his season-long loan from Liverpool rubber-stamped on Tuesday.

The England under-21 international can play at full-back, although he is also a more than capable centre-half.

Chris Baird and Craig Gardner have also played at right-back, although the latter has expressed a desire to play in a midfield role.

With Wisdom capable of filling in at centre-half, it does suggest that Craig Dawson might yet be granted a move away from the Hawthorns.

The former England under-21 man has made it clear that he would like to leave the club, having had a recent transfer request rejected by Albion.

Burnley have already had two bids for the ex-Rochdale man rejected, the most recent one an offer in the region of £1.5million.

Irvine, whose Albion side take on Sacramento in a Tuesday early-morning kick-off (3.30am BST), has stated previously that he would like to keep Dawson.

But increased defensive options might prompt Albion to reopen talks with Burnley, should the Clarets return to the table before the end of this week, as expected.

Dawson needed minor treatment following Monday morning’s training session at Sacramento.

Joleon Lescott, Gareth McAuley (both calf injuries), Chris Brunt and James Morrison (who are both undergoing rehab following minor summer operations) are ruled out of the opening Sacramento fixture.

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