The agent of Gabriel Tamas says the defender wants to stay with West Bromwich Albion.

Tamas hopes for clear the air talks with new Baggies boss Steve Clarke before the start of preseason.

John Kirtland, his UK-based agent, told the Birmingham Mail: "Gab comes back in pre-season and he's in the mix to win a place.

"Steve Clarke will make his own opinion and we hope Gabi will have a good chance of playing and being part of that.

"Gab loves it in England. He wants to buy a house here and it's up to him now to show Steve Clarke that he is as good as, if not better, than the players already here.

"He wants to fight for his place. A new manager brings a whole new set of ideas and plans.

"We still don't know what style of football Steve Clarke will want but we hope Gab will be part of his plans."