West Bromwich Albion are weighing up whether to make a bid for Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer, according to The Athletic.

The website claims the Baggies have held discussions about the Norwegian international, along with a number of other targets, including Brighton’s Shane Duffy.

It is thought that Ajer is being eyed as a potential alternative to Duffy, who is also interesting Celtic. However, even if the Irishman were to move to Parkhead instead of the Hawthorns, manager Neil Lennon would still be reluctant to let Ajer leave.

The Scottish champions currently have just two recognised centre-backs in the squad so allowing another one to leave, even if Duffy arrives, would not make much sense.

Ajer has been linked with AC Milan and Leicester in the past year but it is thought that Celtic would demand at least £20m for the 22-year-old. That figure would likely put off West Brom from making a formal bid.