WBA star Gera keeps options open

West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera admits he is keeping his options open after confirming Portuguese giants Benfica have offered him a contract.

Gera: Has plenty of admirers
Gera: Has plenty of admirers

The 29-year-old, who played a starring role in Albion's promotion to the Premier League, is out of contract at The Hawthorns and expected to bring an end to his four-year stay with the Baggies.

Everton were reported to be interested in Gera's services having seen midfielders Thomas Gravesen and Lee Carsley leave Goodison Park.

But Benfica have made a firm offer to the Hungarian, who claims he has 'several offers' to ponder over the coming week.

Gera said: "I am aware of Benfica's offer and I can only be glad.

"I have other offers and I will wait for the best deal. I do not close the door on anyone."

Bolton boss Gary Megson, who signed Gera from Ferencvaros for £1.5million when he was in charge at Albion, has long been linked with the right-sided winger, while Aston Villa and Middlesbrough are also known admirers.

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"While i hope that some how we can keep Gera at the Baggies, i have to say a move to Benfica would be a great one for him as a professional"

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