West Brom have launched an audacious bid to sign Portugal midfielder William Carvalho.
Tony Pulis has been a long-term admirer of the 24-year-old and studied his displays at Euro 2016 while working as a pundit.
Carvalho signed a new contract at Sporting Lisbon in February with a €45million (£38m) release clause but West Brom are exploring whether he can be bought for a lower fee.
According to reports in Portugal West Brom have seen a club-record bid of €25m (£21.