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Premier League boss confirms interest in signing three Chelsea players
TONY PULIS says he scouted a number of Chelsea youngsters during their FA Cup win over Brentford on Saturday.
Tony Pulis has scouted Chelsea trio Nathan Chalobah, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Kurt Zouma
Pulis amits he attended the Stamford Bridge clash to look at Chelsea trio Nathaniel Chalobah, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Kurt Zouma, along with a number of Brentford stars.
The youngsters all started in the 4-0 FA Cup fourth round win, which almost saw midfielder Loftus-Cheek get on the scoresheet after he hit the crossbar in the second half.
Tony Pulis interested in Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Nathaniel Chalobah and Kurt Zouma
Pulis admits he would only be interested in loan deals until the rest of the season.
“I was at Chelsea to look at players Brentford mentioned to me," he said.
"I was also looking at Chelsea’s young players, (Nathaniel) Chalobah, (Ruben) Loftus-Cheek, and (Kurt) Zouma.
Tony Pulis not looking to sign Branislav Ivanovic
“We still want to bring players in but they’ll probably be on loan.”
The Baggies manager also responded to speculation linking his side with a move for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
He added: "Ivanovic? That’s a definite no,"