Daryl Dike sends two-word message as new transfer confirmed
West Brom’s summer is shaping up to be an exciting one ahead of the new Championship campaign.
With Nat Phillips providing new security at the back, and Aune Heggebo expected to bring his prolific goalscoring form from Norway to England, Albion fans are excited for life under Ryan Mason.
George Campbell looks set to be another defensive addition for West Brom, with an exciting move for K League star Jeon Jin-Woo also on the cards.
Naturally, with these additions as well as further incomings, notable sales are likely, with Daryl Dike one of those players with an uncertain future in the Black Country.
Dike reacts as Portsmouth transfer now confirmed
One of the reasons West Brom have been able to spend relatively freely is due to the decision to release notable names like Grady Diangana and John Swift.
Getting their wages off the books has afforded Mason more resources as he assembles his new-look Albion squad.
Swift has now found his new club ahead of next season, with the former Baggies midfielder joining fellow Championship side Portsmouth.
Pompey confirmed the news with a post on Instagram (15 July) as Dike reacted to his former teammate finding a new club.
Dike commented underneath, saying: “Love that”, followed by a clapping emoji
The American and Swift could be reunited on the pitch in a month, with West Brom set to face Portsmouth at The Hawthorns in August.
Mason has a selection headache if he keeps Dike
If Mason chooses to keep the American, then there will be stiff competition to lead the line for the Baggies next season.
With Heggebo coming in for a hefty fee of around £4.75million, you would assume that he will feature regularly for West Brom next season.
With Josh Maja and Dike’s injury troubles in the past, it will be up to the pair to ensure they are available if they want to play a major role in Mason’s project.
If all three are available, then West Brom will have some seriously impressive depth on their hands up top, and Mason may even be inclined to play a system that utilises two strikers at points next season.
However, if West Brom sell one of either Dike or Maja, you would imagine the American will be the one to leave, considering his fitness issues have been more severe.
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