West Brom were firmly in the running to sign the 29 - year - old free agent .
West Brom according to L'Equipe Liverpool also formally approached the midfielder in an attempt to bring him to Anfield .
West Brom were firmly in the running to sign the 29 - year - old free agent , and according to L'Equipe Liverpool also formally approached the midfielder in an attempt to bring him to Anfield .