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Stoke City will be looking to close in on the top spot when they take on Championship leaders West Brom this week. The two sides meet on Friday at 19:45 pm BST. Stoke are 15th in the league table with 18 points right now. They were held to a draw against Preston last time out and the Potters will look to bounce back with a win here. Meanwhile, West Brom are at the top of the table and they have won their last two matches across all competitions. Stoke City vs West Brom team news Stoke City will be without the services of Joe Allen, Abdallah Sima, Steven Fletcher, Tyrese Campbell and Morgan Fox due to injuries. Sam Clucas is suspended. The visitors will be without Matthew Clarke and Dara O’Shea. Stoke City: Davies; Ostigard, Souttar, Wilmot; Smith, Sawyers, Vrancic, Thompso...
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West Brom man has uncertain future under Valerien Ismael [opinion]
Cedric Kipre’s future at West Bromwich Albion has been up in the air for the longest time. The 24-year-old is now in his second season at the Hawthorns and once again finds himself on the periphery. Kipre was frozen out by Slaven Bilic and Sam Allardyce in 2020/21, so he joined RSC Charleroi (February 2021 – June 2021) on loan to get first-team football. Since returning from Belgium, the Ivorian defender has been in and around the matchday squad under Valerien Ismael but has only made limited appearances. He played a full 90 minutes in West Brom’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth (August 6) at the start of the season but hasn’t played in the Championship since. Kipre was an unused substitute in their 3-2 win over Luton Town (August 14), 4-0 win over Sheffield United (August 18), 2-1 win over Blac...
West Brom now looking to hijack deal to sign striker with 52 PL career goals – report
West Bromwich Albion have now joined the race to sign Troy Deeney from Watford this summer. According to Express and Star journalist, Joseph Masi, the Baggies are monitoring Deeney’s situation. The vastly experienced striker is seeking a move away from Vicarage Road in order to play regular football. Sources telling me Albion are amongst the clubs monitoring Troy Deeney’s situation at Watford. He’s also being heavily linked with a move to Blues. #wba — Joseph Masi (@JosephMasi_Star) August 29, 2021 The Athletic claim have Birmingham City are heavily interested in signing the 33-year-old striker, and they are in discussion to sign the Watford striker. The report claims that all parties are keen to find an amicable solution, although the final agreement hasn’t been reached yet. S...
Report: West Ham miss out on attacker involved in 17 EPL goals last term due to wages
West Ham United were keen on signing West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira this summer. However, they could not match the wages Al Hilal have offered him, according to Standard Sport’s Jack Rosser. West Ham were keen but couldn’t match the wages on offer in Saudi Arabia. #WHUFC https://t.co/LKP72yydPy — Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) August 4, 2021 Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Saudi Arabia club are in advanced talks with the Baggies to sign the 25-year-old having agreed personal terms. Al Hilal are in advanced talks to sign Matheus Pereira from WBA. Final details to be fixed between Al Hilal and WBA on final fee – personal terms now agreed. It’s up to the two clubs. 🇧🇷🔵 #AlHilal Leeds are not interested – Matheus pushing to co...
Fulham and West Brom stars tipped to shine in the Championship
While the ultimate goal of the Championship season is promotion to the Premier League, the Golden Boot race is always an interesting sub-plot. Expect this season to be no different, with a number of proven goalscorers looking to make their mark once again. The current leading candidate appears to be Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic, and it’s not particularly difficult to see why. He is the only player in the second tier who already has a Championship Golden Boot to his name, having hit 26 back in the 2019/20 season. Mitrovic has a fantastic record in the Championship Last season wasn’t an easy one for the Serbian, scoring just three league goals in 27 outings. However, his record in the Championship with Fulham is nothing short of excellent, bagging 36 in 57 for the Whites. The most likely to ...
West Ham close to completing £22m signing of 11-goal attacking midfielder
West Ham United are closing in on a deal for West Bromwich Albion attacking midfielder Matheus Pereira, reports journalist Ekrem Konur on Twitter. Pereira first joined West Brom at the beginning of the 2019/20 season, initially on a loan deal from Sporting Lisbon. After firing the Baggies to promotion with eight goals and 16 assists, the Brazilian signed permanently for an estimated £8 million. Pereira was West Brom’s standout in their promotion campaign The Midlands club were unable to avoid the drop last season, finishing in 19th place – 13 points adrift from safety. However, Pereira was impressive, scoring 11 goals and assisting a further six. Understandably, West Brom have a tough task keeping the 25-year-old on their books. Saudi club Al Hilal have been linked with his signature, whil...
West Ham must move quickly to sign Leicester City target with 18 goal contributions – SL view
West Ham United recently made their first signing of the summer transfer window with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola arriving on an initial loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could make more signings before next month’s transfer deadline, and the priority could lie on pursuing a new centre-back, attacking midfielder and striker. The hierarchy are obviously interested in re-signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United after his impressive loan stint during the back end of last season. However, there has been no progress towards a transfer, and Lingard appears content to stay with the Red Devils and fight for a potential spot next term. Amidst this, the Hammers are looking at alternative options, and they have recently been in talks with West Bromwich Albion for Matheus Pereira. The Brazilian w...
West Ham make fresh bid for 28-year-old star, he is David Moyes’ top choice – report
West Ham United have made a fresh bid for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, Football Insider reports. The Hammers are eyeing a new goalkeeper this summer, and they have been heavily linked with Johnstone and Paris Saint-Germain’s Alphonse Areola. Both players impressed in their maiden Premier League seasons, but it is reported that Johnstone has emerged as David Moyes’ top choice. The Hammers recently failed with a £6 million bid for the 28-year-old, and it is now claimed that they have made an improved offer of around £11m. The Baggies are looking for £20m for the England international, but it is reported that an agreement could be reached for a considerably lesser fee. Sportslens view: Johnstone had a promising campaign in the top-flight with the Baggies last ...
Crystal Palace interested in £30m attacker, who was involved in 18 goals last season – report
West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira is one of the potential transfer targets for Crystal Palace this summer, The Athletic reports. The Eagles are aiming to lower the average age of the first-team squad, and their main focus remains on signing young and upcoming players. However, they are also interested in some experienced players at the prime of their careers, and Pereira is an option to bolster their attack. Sportslens view: Pereira was the stand-out performer for the Baggies last season as they were relegated from the Premier League without much of a fight. The 25-year-old took time to adapt to top-flight football, but found form in the second half of the season, ending with 12 goals and six assists from 34 games. He may want to return to the top tier with the Baggies’ relegat...
Report confirms West Ham offer for 28-yr-old, Spurs keen on the player as well
West Ham United have submitted a bid for the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. According to The Athletic, the Hammers wants to sign the 28-year-old as a potential replacement for Lukasz Fabianski but the Baggies have turned the offer down. Apparently, West Brom are looking for a fee in excess of £10 million for the goalkeeper and Tottenham Hotspur are currently monitoring his situation as well. Spurs will need to sign a quality long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris soon and Johnstone is thought to be on their wish list. West Brom have been relegated to the Championship and a player of Johnstone’s calibre will want to play in the Premier League regularly. It is fair to assume that the 28-year-old will be keen on a move away from the Baggies this summer. He needs to play regular...
Report claims Aston Villa are now closing in on deal to sign midfielder
Aston Villa are closing in on a deal to sign Tim Iroegbunam from West Bromwich Albion, according to the Birmingham Mail. Dean Smith seems determined to bolster his ranks at Villa Park this summer. Villa have already completed the signings of Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young, while Arsenal’s Emile Smith-Rowe is also on their wishlist (Daily Mail). Smith also has an eye on strengthening his youth ranks, and Iroegbunam has caught his attention. Aston Villa close to Tim Iroegbunam deal? The West Brom youngster is closing in on a move to Villa Park, according to The Birmingham Mail. The 18-year-old is a defensive midfielder by trade and has really impressed at youth level for the Baggies. He racked up four goals and four assists in 39 games for West Brom’s under-23’s and under-1...
Brentford and West Brom interested in 24-year-old with 19 goal achievements last season
Brentford and West Bromwich Albion are among the clubs interested in signing Liverpool attacker Harry Wilson this summer, Goal.com reports. Wilson graduated through the Reds’ youth ranks, but he has made just two competitive appearances for them in all competitions. He has spent time on loan with five different clubs and was most recently with Cardiff City in the Championship last season. The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract, and it is reported that the Reds are prepared to sell him for around £12 million. Benfica have explored the possibility of signing him, but Wilson is also on the radar of Brentford and West Brom. Sportslens view: Wilson has struggled to make his breakthrough with the Reds’ first-team in recent years with the fierce competition for places out wide. M...
