West Bromwich Albion fullback Steven Reid is urging new manager Pepe Mel to keep Shane Long.
Long is the subject of a bid from Hull City.
Reid said: "He seems to have an impressive background and it is up to us to impress him when we meet him for the first time next week. I am pleased that the club got their first choice as the new manager. He will come with new ideas and will give us a new look.
"The main aim now will be to keep our key players, like Shane Long, and bring in one or two newcomers of our own to add to the squad because we have the basis of an excellent set up."