Off contract Manchester City defender Micah Richards must decide his next move in the coming weeks.

The Express & Star says West Brom could rival Aston Villa and offer Richards a route back to the Premier League this summer.

The 26-year-old Birmingham-born man is out of contract at Manchester City, available on a free transfer and looking to resurrect his Premier League career after a loan spell at Fiorentina.

Unable to hold down a regular place in Vincenzo Montella's starting line-up this season, the former City team-mate of Albion Player of the Year Joleon Lescott has had time to reflect on his next move.