Olsson keen on London move

West Bromwich Albion's Player of the year Jonas Olsson has admitted that he would like the opportunity to play in London.

The 29-year-old Swedish defender, who is entering the final year of his contract at the Hawthorns has been linked with a move to West Ham for some weeks.

And speaking in an interview with aftonbladet.se today, Olsson hinted that he could be on the verge of making the switch to the Boleyn Ground.

Although he refused to comment when asked whether West Ham was his most likely destination - "I don not comment on specific clubs", he said - Olsson revealed that a move to the capital could be on the cards.

"There are three factors that come into play when I choose a club," he said. "They are sporting, social and economic. London is a city I like a lot, and one day I hope to play for a London club.

"Plus, I'm very happy with living in England and playing in the Premier League."

Olsson, who featured for his country in the recent European Championship has been at West Brom since 2008 when he moved to England from Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegan for an intial £800,000.

Three years ago he faced disciplinary charges after a reckless challenge on former Hammers goalkeeper Rob Green left the number one comatose. Olsson reportedly elbowed the England stopper during a set-piece.