Nunes would have set the Baggies back a staggering £8 million, but Mowbray is said to have seen the Portuguese star as the final piece in his defensive jigsaw.

Yesterday Nunes signed a three year deal with Mallorca, with the Spanish side ensuring his exit from the club to Albion, or anywhere else for that matter, comes at a high price, with his value now said to be at £11.8 million taking into consideration new release clauses in his contract.

In other transfer new however, Charlton boss Alan Pardew has admitted that the departure of Chinese International Zheng Zhi seems increasingly likely after bids for the player have reached £2 million.  The Baggies are believed to be heading the race for his signature.

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