West Bromwich Albion have told the Premier League they would be willing to use part of their ground in a trial of safe standing areas.

Director of operations Mark Miles confirmed the move after the Premier League wrote to all its clubs about the trial proposal.

All-seater stadiums were made compulsory in English football's top two divisions following the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, and a reintroduction of standing would require government legislation.

Miles told Albion's official website: "I have...

Stoke have announced the signing of Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher on a free transfer from West Bromwich Albion.

Fletcher, 33, has signed a two-year deal and will join the club next month when the transfer window opens.

Fletcher had been in contract talks with the Baggies, having triggered a one-year option in his favour earlier this season, but has opted not to extend his two-and-a-half-year stay.

#SCFC are delighted to announce the signing of Scotland international Darren Fletcher on...

Liverpool have confirmed they will head to Hong Kong to take part in this summer's Premier League Asia Trophy.

The preseason tournament will take place at the Hong Kong Stadium on July 19 and July 22.

Liverpool will make their second appearance in the competition, having first taken part in 2007, and are to be joined by Crystal Palace, Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion in Asia.

Liverpool's preseason plans are beginning to take shape after it was recently confirmed they will play Hertha Berlin...