Liverpool 'warned off' Brunt by West Brom boss

Roy Hodgson has fired a 'hands off' warning to the likes of Liverpool and Everton who are watching West Brom star Chris Brunt.

The two Merseyside giants have been the main names attributed with a move for the impressive midfielder, while Baggies leading scorer Peter Odemwingie, and Youssouf Mulumbu have also attracted attention from Premier League big guns.

But Hodgson remains unfazed about any possibility of losing his leading stars, and knows from previous experience how difficult it can be to prize players away from the Hawthorns.  

When asked if he needed assurances from chairman Jeremy Peace about keeping his team together, Hodgson said:'I don't need assurances. I don't need them. They're under contract.

'I know from past experience of trying to get Jonathan Greening out of West Brom that the chairman is very keen on keeping the players that he wants to keep and who are under contract.

'I don't need assurances. I've never even broached the subject with him.

'The battle for Greening made me realise that West Brom don't release players they don't want to let go.'

Source: Metro

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