Kirkland's agent Chris Gordon said last night: "Chris feels Albion and the Premiership is the place to be.
"It is an exciting opportunity for him at Albion. They will get a top quality goalkeeper.
"He wants to show that he is fit again and is ready to establish himself in the Premiership and as an England player. The World Cup finals next year are very much in his mind.
"The medical will hold no fears for Chris. He feels fantastic and has real confidence in his back for the first time in ages."