West Brom are signing of a “assured” participant who’s and not using a membership forward of one other English membership, in line with a brand new switch replace that has emerged.

West Brom switch information

The Baggies knew the significance of a optimistic summer time within the switch market, as Carlos Corberan regarded to offer his aspect the absolute best likelihood of going one higher than final season and sealing promotion from the Championship to the Premier League.

Mikey Johnston was arguably probably the most high-profile of West Brom‘s switch window, coming in from Celtic, however the likes of Callum Kinds and Gianluca Frabotta additionally got here in from Barnsley and Juventus respectively, giving the squad loads of contemporary high quality and depth.

Up to now, these incomings have helped the Baggies make a powerful begin to the brand new Championship season, sitting proper within the promotion combine. That is to not say that additional reinforcements will not be checked out, nonetheless, whether or not that be free brokers, January signings or additions subsequent summer time, and one gem has been linked with a transfer to The Hawthorns.

West Brom eyeing transfer for “assured’ gem

In response to dependable journalist Alan Nixon [via The 72], West Brom are considering signing teenage gem Piers Hatcliff, who was most not too long ago at Southend United earlier than departing the membership and is but to discover a new aspect.

The Baggies aren’t alone in expressing an curiosity, nonetheless, with League One aspect Barnsley regarded as within the combine, though a transfer to The Hawthorns might supply him “a greater route” in his profession.

Granted, Hatcliff is a relative unknown and never the high-profile sort of identify who will get supporters excited, however he may very well be a shrewd younger signing with a giant future within the sport. The midfielder has been lauded by former youth coach at Southend, Danny Heath, who as soon as mentioned of him:

“Piers has been on the membership since he was an under-7 and we’re all very blissful that Piers has needed to stick with the membership. Piers is a optimistic, forward-thinking participant that likes to assault to construct, create and take aim scoring alternatives for the staff. Piers has excellent technical capacity to assault with dribbling expertise, mixture play and likewise the power to indicate good high quality to supply an finish product when within the attacking third of the pitch. Socially he’s assured and calls for excessive requirements from himself but additionally his teammates.”

Having a nucleus of younger homegrown expertise is at all times necessary for any membership, and for that motive, Hatcliff may very well be thought of an thrilling addition who could develop right into a first-team participant at West Brom over time.

Gauging the progress of any younger participant is tough, with accidents one thing that may get in the best way, however the hope could be that Hatcliff proves to be a masterstroke by the Baggies, pipping Barnsley to his signature by providing him Championship soccer within the course of.