Josh Maja set to sign two-year deal at new club after West Brom exit
Josh Maja has finally found a new club after his contract at West Bromwich Albion expired.
The Nigeria international has been a free agent since the end of June
It looks like the Baggies have failed to convince the striker to extend his stay in B71 ahead of next season.
Maja spent three years in the Championship at The Hawthorns, but was consistently hampered by injuries.
James Morrison counted on the 27-year-old to help the Black Country outfit avoid relegation and he scored three goals in the last nine league matches.
It looks like the striker's exit from the West Midlands club will soon be confirmed after reaching an agreement elsewhere.
Josh Maja will return to familiar grounds in France
Le Havre are anticipating the arrival of Maja on a free transfer.
The French club, who finished 14th in Ligue 1 last season, are set to sign the centre-forward on a two-year contract, with the option of an additional year.
According to L'Equipe on 31 July, Maja is expected to take his experience to Normandy, having previously spent a few seasons with Bordeaux.
The Nigerian ace joined the Baggies as a free agent in 2023 and will likely leave after scoring 19 goals in all competitions for them.
Are West Brom well-equipped up front ahead of next season?
West Brom have made Nolan Galves the latest addition to their squad after signing him for around £850,000 from Ligue 2 side Rodez AF.
The Baggies also completed quick deals for Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Barney Stewart earlier in the summer, which should have hinted that they anticipated Maja's departure.
Aune Heggebo is now the senior number nine at Morrison's disposal ahead of next season.
Karlan Grant and Maja's departures will surely leave a massive void up front for the Albion.
While the Norway international was the Black Country outfit's leading goalscorer in the league during the 2025-26 campaign, he missed plenty of big chances.
The West Midlands club should be looking for attacking reinforcements this transfer window, especially a reliable poacher.
If Shilen Patel and Bilkul Football have any intention of seeing the Baggies compete for a play-offs spot, then they must find a way to make funds available for an experienced striker.