West Brom beats Sunderland to sign £200m target, as confirmed by his agent after victory!” DONE DEAL…
The Baggies are not in a position to throw bucket-loads of cash at deals this summer, as they attempt to balance the books and adhere to stringent financial fair play regulations.
Owner Shilen Patel, in his first summer at the helm, lack week stressed the need for a prudent approach, where Albion must be resourceful.
Last summer the club recruited two loans, winger Jeremy Sarmiento from Brighton and full-back Pipa, from Ludogorets in Bulgaria. Neither played huge roles in the season, though Sarmiento’s January replacement, Mikey Johnston from Celtic, did so. Andi Weimann role decreased from as the second half of the season progressed and a move for West Ham starlet Callum Marshall barely got up and running with the teen not ready for Championship action.
We’ve had a look at where Albion head of football operations Ian Pearce, who is ultimately in charge of recruitment, could look from some of the country’s top outfits for talent on loan.
