West Brom have seen Mikey Johnston become a key player this year, but his half-season loan will leave a gap in the squad come the summer. West Brom have had to work with a limited budget for much of the season and as a loan player, Johnston was a low-cost addition in the January transfer window. His form since then has made him one of the signings of the window across all Championship clubs. On loan from Celtic, the Irishman has managed seven goals and one assist in 16 league games for the club. Image courtesy of: JASON CAIRNDUFF/REUTERS. Perhaps in an ideal world, the Baggies are able to brin ..read more

Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has said West Brom loanee Caleb Taylor played ‘really well’ over the weekend. Bolton Wanderers handed the centre-back his first start since February as they ran out 2-0 winners at home to Port Vale after goals by Aaron Collins and Cameron Jerome. Taylor, 21, played 90 minutes for the Trotters as they picked up all three points at the ToughSheet Community Stadium. Evatt was impressed and said, as per a report by The Bolton News: “He did really well. They are two very physical forwards and I remember playing against Uche (Ikpeazu) now probably 10 years ago and com ..read more

West Brom travel to the King Power Stadium for a crucial game against Leicester City as they look to mathematically confirm a play-off spot. West Brom come into this weekend’s clash with Leicester City looking to bounce back to winning ways after a narrow defeat to Sunderland last time out. The Black Cats emerged 1-0 winners at The Hawthorns, but the Baggies remained 5th in the Championship table and in the driving seat to seal a place in the play-offs at the end of the season. Image courtesy of: MATTHEW CHILDS/REUTERS. Three points here could seal the top six spot with Norwich City currently ..read more

Allan Nyom played for both Watford and West Brom during his four-year spell in England from 2015 to 2019. The wing-back is now back in Spain playing for Segunda Division side Leganes and they are currently sat at the top of the table. Nyom, who is now 35-years-old, has been a regular for the Madrid-based club since joining them a couple of years ago. They are eyeing promotion to La Liga and the veteran may well be lining up against the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid next season if they can get themselves over the line. 1 of 20 Who is this? Kieran McKenna Russell Martin D ..read more

The72’s writers offer their Leicester City vs West Brom prediction ahead of the Championship clash on Saturday afternoon. Leicester City head into this weekend’s encounter off the back of another disappointing defeat, losing 1-0 away from home against Plymouth Argyle. The Foxes were dominant throughout but were ultimately unable to recover after Mustapha Bundu’s opener in the 21st. Enzo Maresca’s men are still 2nd in the table with a game in hand despite losing three of their last five league outings. Image courtesy of: JOHN CLIFTON/REUTERS. West Brom also lost their last fixture with Sunderla ..read more

West Brom have been credited with an interest in Huddersfield Town midfielder Brahima Diarra, as per a report by Sudinfo. West Brom have been linked with the 20-year-old along with fellow Championship sides Leicester City and Hull City. Diarra, who is a Mali youth international, is out of contract at the end of the season and is due to become available as things stand. Here is a look at three players the Baggies should look at instead of him… Alan Browne His deal at Preston North End expires this summer and he is due to become a free agent if nothing changes. The 29-year-old would boost West B ..read more

Leicester City, West Brom and Hull City are among the clubs interested in Huddersfield Town midfielder Brahima Diarra, according to Belgian news outlet Sudinfo. Leicester City, West Brom and Hull City have all been battling it out at the top end of the table while Huddersfield Town continue to fight against relegation from the Championship. The Foxes are in the title fight while the Baggies look to have locked down a play-off spot. The Tigers are a little short of the top six, while the Terriers are 22nd in the table and a point off safety. Image courtesy of: ANDREW COULDRIDGE/REUTERS. Now tho ..read more

West Brom are among the clubs said to have scouted in-form Oxford United winger Josh Murphy over the weekend. West Brom, Southampton, QPR, Hull City, Sunderland and MLS side Minnesota United were all reportedly in attendance to watch Murphy as Oxford United thrashed Peterborough United 5-0. Image courtesy of: DYLAN MARTINEZ/REUTERS. The 29-year-old – who has Premier League and Championship experience – scored once and provided two assists to take his tally for the season to eight goals and six assists in 32 games across all competitions. Such form may well earn Murphy a move back up to the sec ..read more

QPR, Hull City and West Brom scouts watched Oxford United winger Josh Murphy in action over the weekend, according to a report by The Sun. Oxford United could face a battle to keep hold of the attacker this summer. Murphy, 29, has been on the books of the League One side since 2022. According to The Sun, representatives from QPR, Hull and West Brom have been casting their eyes over him along with Sunderland, Southampton and Minnesota United. 1 of 20 Who is this? Kieran McKenna Russell Martin Danny Rohl Neil Harris QPR, Hull City and West Brom eye winger Murphy’s contract at Oxford expires ..read more

The latest West Brom team news as Carlos Corberan’s side gear up to face Sunderland in the Championship. West Brom won 2-0 at home to Rotherham United in their last Championship outing. Brandon Thomas-Asante and John Swift scored their goals against the Millers. The Baggies are 5th in the table as they eye promotion to the Premier League and are nine points inside the play-offs. West Brom news West Brom remain without Martin Kelly, Jayson Molumby and Daryl Dike for the time being. The latter got injured in the match away at Ipswich Town back in February. 1 of 20 Who is this? Kieran McKenna R ..read more