Cardiff City are chasing Wigan Athetic midfielder Jason Koumas.
The midfielder, 30, has been told he is not wanted at the DW Stadium.
But he was a hit on loan at Cardiff in 2005 and boss Dave Jones, who has twice failed to sign him in the past, is keen again.
Jones tried to sign Koumas four years ago after reviving the Welshman's career but West Brom refused to sell him.