Bamba Dieng in a West Brom kit while standing next to Shilen Patel outside The Hawthorns.
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Bamba Dieng perfectly aligns with West Brom's summer transfer policy as deal wanted

Jacob Raw
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Bamba Dieng is the latest player to be linked with West Bromwich Albion ahead of the summer window opening, and it's clear to see why.

The Baggies are in for an interesting transfer window, one where they already know where gaps need to be filled.

Albion made the decision to opt against offering Daryl Dike a new deal at The Hawthorns, which makes the importance to sign a new striker even greater.

According to Express and Star, the rumours linking Dieng to West Brom are true, and the Baggies are keen on signing 26-year-old.

Dieng scored 10 goals in France's top flight last season, and is set to become a free agent this summer, which will appeal to Shilen Patel.

West Brom have to make their shrewd signings count, Bamba Dieng is one of them

West Brom have been predicted to have financial struggles next season, and so they need to be careful in the summer window.

The Black Country Club breached PSR limits last season and were docked two points, as James Morrison's side were almost relegated from the Championship.

Albion will now operate under the new SCR rules starting from the 2026-27 season, and need to get player costs down from what was once reported to be at 130 per cent, according to finance expert Kieran Maguire.

This means that the free agent market will be key for Patel to limit the amount of outgoing fees for transfers, as low-wage signings will also be welcome.

While Dieng will be an option to land for nothing, he has proved over the course of this season why he could be the perfect pick-up this summer.

Question marks remain around the future of Josh Maja, and if ever there were a time to bring Baggies fans some positive news, it's soon.

Bamba Dieng in a West Brom kit while standing next to Shilen Patel outside The Hawthorns.
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Dieng's stats prove he's ready for Championship and more

West Brom will face competition from fellow Championship side QPR for Dieng this summer, if they make a move to sign him.

The striker had a career-best season for Lorient this campaign, netting 15 times in 25 games in all competitions.

In Ligue 1, he bagged 10 goals, overperforming his expected goal rate of 9.33.

The number nine is a big aerial threat, and won 50 per cent of his duels in the air, proving he's ready for the physicality of the Championship.

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