Celtic will battle Premiership clubs for West Brom midfielder Jason Koumas this summer.


The Daily Record says the 27-year-old has informed West Brom boss Tony Mowbray he has his heart set on leaving this summer - whether or not the club secures promotion to the Premiership.


Koumas operates as a midfield playmaker, creating goals for others as well as scoring many himself.


On August 23 Last Year ,Koumas made a massive U-turn in his West Bromwich Albion career by signing a new three year deal at the club. His club careerwas then rejuvenated under new manager Tony Mowbray, becoming a first team regular again, and put in several man of the match performances during 2006-2007.


On March 3 Koumas claimed that he would love a move to the premiership and he claimed that Portsmouth FC would be his ideal club.


Koumas was named the Championship player of the year at the Football League Awards in March 200


Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Portsmouth and Aston Villa are all keen on Koumas, who will possibly attract a £5 million offer from Celtic manager Gordon Strachan at the end of this season