Grant exit on cards – Three players who could leave West Brom after transfer latest
West Brom may look to sell a key player to continue strengthening their squad this summer.
The Baggies have already spent around £7million on the signings of Nat Phillips, Aune Heggebo and George Campbell, but expenditure on further reinforcements could risk an infringement of the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
But a significant sale would loosen the purse strings, allowing Ryan Mason to strengthen his current options further.
Here, West Brom News suggests three players who could make way.
Karlan Grant
West Brom have a surplus of attacking quality within their squad.
Heggebo’s arrival means that the Baggies now have six players capable of playing through the middle when all options are fit.
Admittedly, the injuries frequently suffered by Daryl Dike, Tammer Bany, and Josh Maja usually see that number reduced, but still, there remains room for movement.
And Karlan Grant could be the sacrifice, with the 27-year-old retaining enough value to make a sale worth it for West Brom.
The forward has often proved to be inconsistent in his time at The Hawthorns, and would likely fetch a sizable fee – although the Baggies are unlikely to receive anything close to the £15m they paid for him.
Mikey Johnston
Mikey Johnston was already reportedly close to leaving West Brom this summer.
Flamengo had agreed a £5m deal for the Irishman, but the deal’s failure was put down to either a failed medical or fan dissent in Brazil, depending on who you believed.
But it emerged in the weeks after that the Brazilian club had never agreed a deal for the winger, who is happy in the West Midlands.
If another club were to approach West Brom with £5m for Johnston, however, the temptation to say yes may be overwhelming.
The 26-year-old was disappointing for the Baggies last season following his permanent move from Celtic, scoring just three goals and providing five assists in 40 Championship games.
Callum Styles
Callum Styles was a regular starter for West Brom last season following his move from Barnsley.
But the Baggies could now look to cash in on the 25-year-old, who would likely garner a significant fee.
Free agent Jamal Lewis has been linked with a move to The Hawthorns, and Campbell’s arrival could give Torbjorn Heggem a chance to step into left-back – a position he is more than comfortable in.
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