Free agent Nick Powell rejects West Brom transfer offer to join Stockport County
Nick Powell has turned down offers from Coventry City, West Bromwich Albion and the MLS to sign for Stockport County, according to Football League World.
The former Manchester United attacking midfielder, who made three Premier League appearances for the Red Devils earlier in his career left Stoke City when his contract at the Bet365 Stadium expired on June 30.
The 29-year-old was believed to biding his time to make a decision on his next career move.
And according to Football League World [7 July], Stockport County have been named as the winners in the race to secure his signature.
Sources have reportedly informed FLW at the midfielder turned down offers from Championship duo Coventry and West Brom, as well as the MLS, to join the League Two club.
Could have been useful
With West Brom desperately on the prowl for some midfield reinforcements and some leadership, and experience in the team following the departure of Jake Livermore and Dara O’Shea, this news on Powell comes as a real blow.
The former Manchester United had proven a steady and reliable performer in the Sky Bet Championship for Stoke City and Wigan Atheltic earlier on in his career, registering 48 goals and 19 assists from almost 200 appearances in the English second division.
In fact, his decision to join Stockport County comes as a major surprise, considering he may well have helped either of West Brom or Coventry to promotion next season, and been handed another dream chance to impress in the Premier League.
Each to their own in Powell’s case but a West Brom move will have been a superb proposition for all parties involved, further adding creative quality to Carlos Corberan’s engine room. West Brom’s loss is Stockport County’s incredible gain.
In other West Brom news, Ally Robertson has shared his verdict on exiting players.