West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke has hinted at a raid on Real Madrid to boost his squad.

Clarke is close to Real coach Jose Mourinho after working with him at Chelsea.

He said: "I got a text off Jose congratulating me and saying it's about time. But we don't speak every week. I'd be a liar to say we did.

"I know if I ever needed him I could pick up the phone and ask for advice.

"There's a friendship and it would be nice if he can lend me some of his players!"