West Brom boss Tony Mowbray is aiming to trump Celtic for Hibs striker Steven Fletcher.

The Daily Mail says the Easter Road club rejected an initial £2million bid from Parkhead on Friday afternoon following an opening round of negotiations.

It is believed those talks could be kick-started again today and the Glasgow giants may yet land their man at around £2.5m, with issues such as subsequent payments or taking a fringe player on loan, coming under discussion.

However, West Brom are also keen, with Mowbray having worked with the player during his spell in Leith. Celtic remain favourites to land the 21-year-old if Hibs are persuaded to sell and the striker may even submit an official transfer request this morning.

It is understood West Brom's offer is an initial loan deal with a fee built-in for a transfer in the summer. But the Midlands club are in danger of dropping out of the English Premier League after winning promotion under Mowbray, which might put off Fletcher himself.