Albion clinch Nouble loan

Albion have announced that West Ham starlet Frank Nouble is to join on loan when the emergency window opens tomorrow.  The powerful 18-year-old striker joins from struggling West Ham United on an initial month’s loan.

The 6ft3in striker will be eligible for tomorrow’s game against Scunthorpe (KO 19.45) but is cup-tied for Saturday’s fifth round trip to Reading. 

“Frank is an exciting, young player who I am delighted to welcome to the club,” Roberto Di Matteo said.

"He can play in any of the three forward positions - down the middle, wide left or wide right - and we hope the next month is a fruitful one for both the club and Frank.

"Frank's main attributes are that he is powerful, quick and good on the ball but we mustn't forget he is still very young.”

Nouble made his West Ham debut on the opening day of the season as a late substitute during the Hammers’ 2-0 victory over Wolves and has gone on to make eight further Premier League appearances this term.