Valencia make approach to take Carlos Corberán from West Brom as head coach

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• Corberán has buyout clause of about £3m
• He played for Valencia's youth and B teams

Valencia have made an approach for the West Bromwich Albion head coach, Carlos Corberán, and negotiations are expected to accelerate on Tuesday. Corberán, who has a buyout clause of about £3m, is wanted by the Spanish club after their sacking of Rubén Baraja on Monday.

Valencia are second-bottom of La Liga after two wins in 17 league matches and have an emotional as well as a sporting attraction for Corberán. He was born about 20 miles from the city and played in Valencia's academy and for their B team.