Ross Jones

Sat 30 May 2020 21:18, UK

West Brom target Adolfo Gaich would like to play in Italy next season, according to the player’s agent.

The 21-year-old has emerged as a target for the Baggies following a report from Argentinian outlet TYC Sports, who also name Inter Milan and Atalanta as potential destinations for the striker.

Gaich currently plies his trade for Argentinian outfit San Lorenzo, and has hit five goals in 12 league outings this term.

According to reliable journalist Nicolo Schira, Pablo Carro, who represents the player, has confirmed that he has a release clause of just over £12 million – but could be available for even less this summer.

In a disappointing blow for Albion, however, Carro also suggested that his client would prefer a move to Serie A next season if the opportunity arose.

As quoted by Schira via his personal Twitter account, he said: “He would like to move to Serie A, but he is targeted by many clubs.

“Clause? $15m [£12.2m], but he could be purchased for less”.

If West Brom are serious about their reported interest in Gaich, this probably isn’t the best news.

The 21-year-old looks like a decent prospect, having already been given a full cap by Argentina and scoring regularly enough in the top flight back in his home country.

But if he has his heart set on a move to Italy it could be difficult to persuade him that his future actually lies at The Hawthorns.

Gaich himself has made it quite clear in an interview with the Argentine FA that he is not particularly keen on entertaining speculation over his future, saying: “The rumours about offers from European clubs never affected my level of football, because I know that most are just rumours.”

If he has already decided that he would prefer playing in Italy next season, the Baggies could be in danger of becoming one of the “rumours” that he is clearly disinterested in.

In other West Brom news, ‘Never experienced anything like it’ – Leeds talent names Albion clash as best of his career.