West Bromwich Albion boss Roy Hodgson is stepping up his bid for Fulham striker Andy Johnson.

The Sun says Hodgson signed Fulham frontman Johnson for £10.5million from Everton in 2008 when he was in charge at Craven Cottage.

But the ex-England forward will be available on a free transfer in June. Hodgson failed to land Johnson in January but expects to beat Aston Villa to his signature this time around.