West Brom given Shankland timeframe as talks set with representatives in new update
West Brom may complete a move for Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland soon in the ongoing transfer window.
Ryan Mason has been appointed at The Hawthorns, and the ex-Tottenham assistant manager will undoubtedly want reinforcement this summer.
Shankland has been heavily linked with the Albion, and it seems like a matter of time before his situation is resolved.
The Scotland international’s current contract expires at the end of June, and the Baggies have been given a timeframe regarding a potential decision.
Shankland to meet with agents in coming days to decide future amid West Brom interest
Shankland is set to meet with his agents in the coming days to make a decision on his future, according to Record.
The news outlet reports (9 June) that the 29-year-old has flown back to Scotland after his honeymoon and is ready to evaluate his next career move.
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It’s been claimed that apart from West Brom, clubs in Europe and the Middle East are interested in the Scottish striker.
Derek McInnes also wants to keep the centre-forward at Hearts, but it remains to be seen how his situation will unfold.
Bilkul Football to seal Shankland transfer at West Brom
Adam Armstrong came to The Hawthorns on loan in the winter transfer window, but the Southampton ace failed to live up to expectations.
Will Lankshear may return from Tottenham after Mason’s appointment, but the 20-year-old didn’t do much during his short spell at the Baggies.
Josh Maja’s absence was undoubtedly felt this season, with the Albion struggling to find the back of the net after the Nigerian picked up an injury.
West Brom have let Grady Diangana leave for free, and they’ll arguably need to bolster their attack in the ongoing transfer window to push for a play-offs spot.
Mason is an untested first-team head coach, and Bilkul Football need to build a competitive squad to give the young head coach the best chance of succeeding.
Shankland struggled at Hearts in the current campaign, but he has shown his goalscoring qualities in the Scottish Premiership over the years.
If Maja stays, he’ll undoubtedly be the first-choice striker, with the 29-year-old Scotsman seemingly playing a backup role.