West Bromwich Albion are now in advanced talks over a deal for the “nightmare full-back” after accepting a £5million bid, according to a Sky Sports reporter.
West Brom transfer news
The first week of the January transfer window has passed and the Baggies have yet to sign a player or find a replacement for Carlos Corberan. The Spaniard left the club before Christmas, with Chris Brunt, Damia Abella and Boaz Myhill in charge since then.
The three are expected to be in charge for the upcoming FA Cup tie against AFC Bournemouth, but a shortlist has now been drawn up in the hope of finding a slot before the next league game against Stoke City.
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While their search for a new manager continues, that has not stopped transfer talks involving the Midlands side. Earlier this week it was announced that West Brom are in the race to sign Adam Devine from Rangers. The 21-year-old is out of contract at the end of this season but a move could happen this month as the Baggies look to add more competition to their right-back despite Darnell Furlong becoming one of the best right-backs in the league.
Besides wanting to sign Devine, West Brom are also interested in Lewis Koumas on loan from Liverpool. The forward has impressed at Stoke City this season, scoring four goals in 29 appearances, and the Baggies, along with Sheffield United, are keen to secure him for the second half of the season.
West Brom in talks with representatives of £5million EFL player
Devine and Koumas are not the only targets for the Baggies, as according to Sky Sports reporters Lyall Thomas and Keith Downie, West Brom have accepted a £5m bid for Middlesbrough’s Isaiah Jones and now they are in negotiations with his representatives.
The 25-year-old, who is described as “a quarterback’s nightmare” by journalist Josh Bunting, has been at the Riverside Stadium since July 2019. Joines joined Middlesbrough’s under-21s when he arrived, and after playing 22 times for the age group, he moved into the first team in 2021/22.
Since then, Jones has been a key part of Middlesbrough’s starting 11 under the managers they have had. The right-winger, who can also play in the middle and on the left, has taken his game to a new level under Michael Carrick, but despite featuring 23 times in all competitions this season, Boro have now accepted a bid for his services.
Downie reports that Middlesbrough have accepted £5m bids from West Brom and Luton Town to sign Jones. Boro have now given the player permission to speak to both clubs as talks take place on personal terms. He goes on to add that while the Baggies are looking to land the winger, Luton are considered favorites to sign Jones at the moment.
