Aston Villa hero shares who West Brom defender’s agent is in talks with
West Brom look set for a busy summer of ins and outs after failing to make the play-offs.
Albion had an awful end to the campaign, with Tony Mowbray facing the sack after just one win in eight games, which cost the Baggies a play-off place.
West Brom are now managerless, with The Hawthorns side on the hunt for a new head coach who can oversee the summer transfer window.
In recent weeks, Queens Park Rangers boss Martin Cifuentes and Tottenham coach Ryan Mason have been linked with the vacancy.
The Baggies have already made key decisions, releasing three players who featured regularly last season.
Ajayi would be a ‘big signing’ for League One side
Semi Ajayi has been subject to interest from Championship rivals Hull City after his release from the Baggies.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie claims that League One side Reading also hold an interest in the defender.
He told Football League World: “I think experience alone of where he’s been and what he’s capable of defensively, I think he’d be a real big signing for them.
“I really do think that, you look at where he’s been and what he’s achieved.
“Obviously played a lot of Championship football, 31 years of age, which is added experience to, maybe bringing players in and maybe the direction of where they’re going with some of the younger players that they have.
“So, I think a real, real good signing, if that’s true and he’s available on a free transfer.”
Ajayi release could come back to haunt West Brom
Ajayi’s persistent injuries are likely a big reason for West Brom letting the Nigerian leave the club.
The 31-year-old made just 15 appearances for Albion last season and struggled to nail down a starting place.
With Ajayi’s Premier League and Championship experience, the defender is an exciting proposition for any side if he stays fit.
However, losing the defender to a Championship rival could prove costly for the Baggies, with their summer plans uncertain.
West Brom have already released first-team regulars John Swift and Grady Diangana and face a battle to keep 21-year-old Tom Fellows at The Hawthorns next season.
Fellows has attracted interest from Birmingham after their promotion to the Championship, which is expected to increase after his call-up to the England under-21 squad.
A return from injury for forward Daryl Dike means that Albion could now build around the striker in the summer and push for the play-offs next season.