Why West Brom might have to sell Torbjorn Heggem – and it’s all thanks to Guochuan Lai
Torbjorn Heggem’s future at West Brom is in doubt this summer after an impressive first campaign at the Black Country club. The centre-back quickly established…
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West Brom renovations begin at The Hawthorns as image shared of new work
West Brom entered a new era in February 2024 when Shilen Patel purchased the club from Guochuan Lai. Under Patel’s ownership, the Baggies landed a…
Lai’s West Brom negligence ‘could derail takeover elsewhere in EFL’
West Brom supporters were glad to see the back of Guochuan Lai after his disastrous ownership stint. The Chinese businessman left the Baggies in an…
Lewis Cox explains West Brom Holdings mystery after Companies House update emerged
Lewis Cox has explained that the ongoing situation with West Brom Holdings is completely separate from the club despite concern in the last 24 hours.…
Jed Wallace shares Shilen Patel takeover verdict after bumping into new West Brom chairman
West Brom captain Jed Wallace has shared his verdict on Shilen Patel’s takeover after bumping into the Baggies’ new chairman at The Hawthorns. Patel and…
West Brom administration threat before Shilen Patel shared with Derby and Reading comparison
West Brom were facing the threat of administration and could have suffered a similar fate to both Derby County and Reading before Shilen Patel’s takeover,…
West Brom submit Guochuan Lai document to Companies House as second exit now confirmed
West Brom have submitted Guochuan Lai and Ke Xu’s termination of employment documents to Companies House as Shilen Patel’s takeover becomes more official. The Baggies…
West Brom: Fans will be buzzing with Shilen Patel promise following takeover news
Shilen Patel has reassured West Brom fans that communication will always be key while he is the owner at The Hawthorns following the announcement of…
West Brom: ‘Catastrophic’ debt issues laid bare as Shilen Patel awaits confirmation of takeover
Chris Lepkowski has laid out the “catastrophic” direction West Brom were heading if not for Shilen Patel buying out Guochuan Lai. Patel’s Bilkul Football WBA,…
West Brom: Guochuan Lai will be ‘angry’ at takeover development at The Hawthorns
Chris Lepkowski says the loss made by Guochuan Lai on his West Brom investment is “shocking” as Shilen Patel edges closer to finalising a takeover.…
West Brom: Jeremy Peace has ‘done well’ financially as Hawthorns takeover news confirmed
Jeremy Peace is the only person who appears to have “done well” out of West Brom financially in recent years, according to Kieran Maguire. Speaking…
West Brom: Delay emerges in Shilen Patel takeover in new ratification update at The Hawthorns
West Brom have suffered a slight delay over the ratification of Shilen Patel’s takeover, with the deal now expected to be completed next week, according…
West Brom: Shilen Patel to only pay £5m to Guochuan Lai in 2024 as takeover breakdown emerges
Shilen Patel will pay Guochuan Lai £5million in 2024 for his takeover at West Brom, according to The Athletic. The publication reported on its website…
Steve Bruce speculates why Ron Gourlay quit West Brom in thinly-veiled dig at Guochuan Lai
Steve Bruce has speculated that Ron Gourlay decided to move on from West Brom in 2023 due to his role as chief executive being “so…
West Brom: Fresh update emerges on Shilen Patel takeover timeline at The Hawthorns
New West Brom owner Shilen Patel is still expected to sign on the dotted line to complete his takeover at The Hawthorns this week, according…
Steve Bruce shares West Brom takeover verdict, drops Guochuan Lai revelation from The Hawthorns
Former West Brom manager Steve Bruce has shared his verdict on the Baggies’ recent takeover and has even admitted that he had no contact with…
West Brom: Chris Lepkowski speculates source of Guochuan Lai £10m payments
Guochuan Lai will be entitled to a bonus fee of £10million for every year West Brom spend in the Premier League should they secure promotion.…
Guochuan Lai could net extra £50m from West Brom sale despite Shilen Patel takeover
Guochuan Lai could still be entitled to up to £50million in bonus payments from West Brom, according to Chris Lepkowski. Shilen Patel was this week…
West Brom: Sky Sports News broadcast rare Guochuan Lai footage amid ‘significant’ update
Sky Sports News shared footage of Guochan Lai as they revealed details of the West Brom takeover with Shilen Patel now set to take over…
West Brom return mooted for former Hawthorns player in behind-the-scenes role with Shilen Patel
West Brom should bring a former player back to the club in a behind-the-scenes role as part of the takeover, according to Chris Lepkowski. The…