West Brom fans and Khalil Robinson-Hooper
West Brom fans and Khalil Robinson-HooperImago/Talent Hunter on Instagram

West Brom fans all say the same thing after Khalil Robinson-Hooper's dream week

Declan Carr

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Khalil Robinson-Hooper has emerged as name to follow at West Brom in recent days.

The 13-year-old was called up to the England Under-15s' training camp earlier this week.

He also made his Under-16s debut and signed a deal with popular sportswear brand Nike.

Albion look to have a very promising talent of their hands, who if nurtured correctly could become a star.

Harry Whitwell has emerged as a genuine option for James Morrison's team, and perhaps Robinson-Hooper will do the same within the next decade.

A familiar fear has emerged for Baggies supporters, amid the dream week for The Hawthorns talent.

What are West Brom fans saying about Khalil Robinson-Hooper?

West Brom supporters are used to losing their best academy talents to bigger clubs.

Robinson-Hooper's exploits, reported by popular academy source Talent Hunter, have brought the concern back.

Manchester City are often wrong hailed as where Morgan Rogers got his start, when it was in fact with the Throstles.

Some supporters think that he could end up there, or his current club, Chelsea.

One supporter said: "I give it six months before he plays for Man City."

Aston Villa have poached the likes of Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba and Keilan Quinn in the past, and some feel that is the most likely destination.

Another fan said: "Welcome to Aston Villa."

West Brom fans and Khalil Robinson-Hooper
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How can West Brom convince Robinson-Hooper to stay?

Baggies fans are all saying the same thing, but there is no reason to panic at the moment.

Albion need to make sure they get him tied down to terms to avoid the same fate as the aforementioned players.

One way that they could convince him is to fast-track him to the senior side when he is of the relevant age to do so, around the 17 mark, but only if he is good enough.

Another is with a high salary, so that the other clubs can't blow them out of the water and persuade him to move.

At the end of the day, West Brom need players who are committed to The Hawthorns side, and if he does not want to remain, then good riddance.

There is no point worrying at the moment, as there is no guarantee that he becomes a top-quality player, even if he has just had a great week on a personal level.

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