Carter Pinnington next example of new transfer policy as West Brom win race for Liverpool gem

Carter Pinnington is set to join West Bromwich Albion in a permanent move from Liverpool.

The Baggies are looking to complete their second signing of the summer , following the announcement of Max O'Leary penning another new deal with Albion.

Pinnington is highly rated and has been impressing for Liverpool Under-21s for the past three years.

The former England Under-18s star will follow the recent trend with West Brom targeting young players, as Chelsea talent Jimmy-Jay Morgan is also set to join the Black Country Club.

Pinnington will provide James Morrison with another centre-back option, and is someone who has high potential in the game.

Now, West Brom appear to have won the race for Pinnington, as their transfer policy becomes clear.

Carter Pinnington embodies new West Brom transfer policy

According to Pete O'Rourke in an update on Saturday, the Baggies have beaten Premier League competition and fellow Championship sides to land Pinnington.

The 19-year-old is set to move to The Hawthorns permanently, and his arrival could be confirmed soon.

However, what this shows Albion fans is another insight into the club's transfer policy for this summer.

Following the news that Morgan will join West Brom, there are now two highly-rated youngsters coming to The Hawthorns from Premier League sides.

The respective deals for the Chelsea and Liverpool gems are likely in the low seven-figure fee range combined, but the pair have clear potential.

Following Shilen Patel's scare last season amid a PSR breach, Albion need to tread more carefully moving forward, and this is a sign of what is to come.

The Baggies are now looking to sign players that James Morrison can develop, and sell on for great profit in the future, to help ease the financial concerns that have lingered for far too long.

Pinnington news isn't good for one West Brom star

Though Pinnington has shown his ability to play in midfield, it's highly likely that he will be used as part of the defence.

Whether or not he'll make an instant breakthrough into the starting eleven will be assessed during pre-season.

Regardless, it doesn't bode well for Alfie Gilchrist, who is already down the pecking order at The Hawthorns.

West Brom could cut their losses on the defender, as Pinnington poses a risk to the former's playing time.