West Brom have again denied an approach received from Celtic for manager Tony Mowbray.

The Hoops refused to comment on the claims but the Baggies were unequivocal in their response, with a spokesman saying: "We have not received any official approach from Celtic regarding Tony Mowbray."

The statement was almost identical to another two released by the midlands club in the nine days since Gordon Strachan quit as Celtic manager.

The reports came hours after the Glasgow giants appeared to be priced out of a move for Swansea boss Roberto Martinez.