West Bromwich Albion to launch bid for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho?

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for West Bromwich Albion.

After falling out of favour with manager Jurgen Klopp, Sakho was loaned out to Crystal Palace during the January transfer window and the centre-back has helped the Eagles to five wins over six games.

It has been claimed that Palace hope to seal a permanent deal for the 26-year-old but according to The Sun, West Brom will look to take the player to the West Midlands.

The Baggies have occupied a place in the top half of the Premier League throughout 2016 and they remain on course to seal their first top-10 finish in four attempts.

They are also likely to possess the funds to meet Liverpool's alleged £20m valuation after being taken over earlier in the campaign.

Sakho has not made an appearance for Liverpool since April 20 last year.