Roy Hodgson is in the market for a new stopper since offloading Scott Carson to Bursaspor, and has identified Foster as his top target. Talks have opened between the two clubs, and with Birmingham keen to reduce their wage budget since relegation - they are believed to be regretfully resigned to the former Manchester United man leaving the club, be it on a permanent deal or on loan.
Foster has been linked with a host of clubs this summer, but with Spurs opting for Brad Friedel and Aston Villa signing Shay Given, West Brom have now become the front runners in the chase to sign the highly rated goalkeeper.
It is believed that The Baggies will make a move for West Ham's Rob Green should a bid for Foster fail to materialize, however with both clubs looking to do business and Foster enjoying life in the Midlands - it appears Foster will be making the move to The Hawthorns in the not too distant future.
WBA manager Roy Hodson had this to say on the matter, "I am aware of our interest but I am not aware of how far down the line we are with our negotiations with Birmingham, so I can't make any comments on that.
"But Ben Foster is a goalkeeper who interests us and if we can get him to West Bromwich Albion on loan or on a permanent deal, that would be something we would be very happy about."
What is for certain is that Foster represents one of the best options for WBA, with him being a stand out performer in the Premiership last season he will no doubt be a great acquisition for The Baggies.
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