As the summer transfer window begins, there have been numerous rumours circulating in regards to the Baggies and business they could do this summer.
Incomings
Lawrence Shankland - Striker
The tail end of the 24/25 season saw relatively poor attacking performances from West Brom's strikers. An injury to leading scorer Josh Maja was the main issue, but the lack of serious strikers showed in his absence.
There have been strong rumours of a move for the Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland as his current contract runs out.
Shankland would help provide the attacking threat needed for the Albion, as evidenced by the numbers he has produced in the last two seasons in the Scottish Premier League.
In the season just gone he achieved: eight goals and nine assists in the League, one assist in six games in the Conference League. However, more impressive, was his numbers last season. In 47 games, Shankland achieved 31 goals and eight assists.
With an evident ability to score, and no price tag, Lawrence Shankland would be an exceptional addition to provide another option for goals in a side that struggled.
Nat Phillips - Centre Back
After a successful loan spell at Derby, Liverpool have denied Nat Phillips a contract renewal meaning he will be leaving on a free. A centre back with Premier League experience under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, there are several rumours linking him to a move to the Hawthorns.
Whilst at Derby, Phillips played thirty two games, netting one goal and three assists. A key player in the Derby defence, Phillips was involved in ten clean sheets and conceding twenty four.
With his contract expired, and recent championship experience whilst impressing, getting this signature would be a smart move for the Albion. He would potentially start over the aging Kyle Bartley, but would a valuable option after defender Semi Ajayi has left. He would be a positive contribution to a strong defensive record for West Brom.
Cedric Kipre - Centre Back
Recently departing the Albion for French outfit Reims, Cedric Kipre has expressed interest in leaving the newly relegated side. There have been strong rumours of a potential return for previous Baggies player of the year.
During his time at Reims, he conceded 32 goals, whilst keeping five clean sheets. However, in his last season at West Brom, he was involved in 44 games, whilst keeping 18 clean sheets.
A return for Cedric Kipre, would be a smart move for all parties involved. He is a fan favourite at the Hawthorns, and is a proven top - quality centre back in the Championship. He would be slightly more expensive than the other players linked, but there is vast experience that comes with.
Mikey Moore - Winger
Mikey Moore, a young, promising and exciting talent, is linked with a loan move to the Albion because of strong ties with new manager Ryan Mason.
In a break through season for Moor, he has featured in both the Premier League and Europa League for Tottenham Hotspur. He achieved one goal and two assists in both competitions. At youth level, he netted two goals and three assists.
This would be a smart move for West Brom. Having worked with Ryan Mason, Mikey Moore knows how to play under him and would suit his style of play. He is young and has a desire to attack, which is what the Albion lacked last season.
George Campbell - Centre Back
Another centre back rumour linked with West Brom, as George Campbell is leaving on a free at the end of the season. Coming from the American MLS league, he has a multitude of championship interest.
Playing for CF Montreal, Campbell was involved in two clean sheets whilst conceding twenty three goals.
The rumours arise as West Brom have minimal options in the Centre Back position. A free transfer for a young player with a high potential would be a good rotation option for both Tobjorn Heggem, and Kyle Bartley. However, strong links with Nat Phillips suggests this is a minor link as he would be the priority.
George Bello - Left Back
There are several rumours linking George Bello, a left back for Austrian outfit Lask, to West Brom. Only having one year left on his contract, sees his valuation drop to only one million.
In 29 games, Bello was involved in a defence that conceded 31 goals and kept eight clean sheets.
He is an attacking left - back with a similar play style to Callum Styles, who occupies this position already. Having a similar style, means Bello would be good competition for Styles, also acting as a back up for a limited position.
James Penrice - Left Back
Currently playing for Scottish outfit Hearts, James Penrice is linked with a move to the Albion after an impressive season. His performances saw him make the Scottish Premiership team of the season.
In the League, Penrice achieved two goals and four assists in 30 games, whilst also playing in six games of the Conference League. Throughout the whole season, he conceded 35 goals whilst keeping 10 clean sheets.
West Brom sent scouts to inspect James Penrice on multiple occasions and were evidently impressed by what they saw. He is a cheap, experienced option for the minimal left back position, giving Styles competition and a rotation offer. His small price tag is minimal compared to his highly rated performances.
Jamie Donley - Attacking Midfielder
Jamie Donley is another player that has connections to Ryan Mason linked with the Albion. They have worked with each other at Tottenham, but more recently Donley spent time at Leighton Orient on loan. The rumours are of a loan move.
Donley featured in the FA Cup, and League One for Orient. In both competitions, he achieved eight goals and eleven assists in his breakthrough season.
This would be a smart move for the Albion for numerous reasons. He would suit Ryan Mason's play style because of already working with him. He would come into a position that has just seen both Grady Diangana and John Swift leave. But also, he is a promising, young talent that has the capabilities to create at this level and has just played in a promotion chasing team which is what West Brom want to be.
