Premiership clubs are scrambling for Stromsgodset striker Marcus Pedersen.

The Daily Mail says West Bromwich Albion have joined the race to sign the teenage striker Pedersen.

Albion manager Roberto Di Matteo has sent his scouts to Norway to run the rule over the 19-year-old. But Albion are among a host of clubs keen on the Norwegian under-21 international.

Pedersen has also been watched by Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton, Everton and Fulham as well as Heerenveen, FC Twente, Hamburg, Auxerre and Anderlecht.