Canadian striker on trial at West Brom

Nov 24 2009 By Chris Lepkowski

ALBION are giving a trial to Canadian striker Marcus Haber.

The 20-year-old linked up with the Baggies first-team squad this morning and will spend the next four days training with Roberto Di Matteo's men.

The Vancouver Whitecaps player, who has previously had trials with Leeds, Hartlepool and Gillingham, scored eight times last season in 30 games.

The 6ft 3ins former youth international was voted as USL/1 rookie of the year, as well as Whitecaps' newcomer of the year and the club's official Fans' Favourite.

Haber has been capped at under-23 and under-20 level and is regarded as a pacy marksman.

Meanwhile, reports in Romanian newspapers claiming Albion are set to sign Gabriel Tamas are incorrect.

Although Tamas remains on the radar, the Baggies have yet to pursue their initial interest.