Stoke City and West Brom have reportedly joined the growing list of clubs showing interest in West Ham defender James Tomkins.
Tomkins, 27, is a popular figure in east London as a player to have graduated through the Hammers’ academy system.
The versatile defender has made over 200 appearances for his boyhood club and is understood to be a target for several top-flight rivals.
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The Daily Mail say Stoke and West Brom are interested in a move, along with long-term admirers Sunderland and Crystal Palace.
Essex-born Tomkins, who made his senior debut for West Ham in 2008, played 32 games for Slaven Bilic’s team last season.
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