There could be a change at the front of the pitch for West Bromwich Albion next season if fresh reports are to be believed…
What’s the word?
According to The Athletic’s Steve Madeley, the Baggies have held discussions over a potential move for Huddersfield Town striker Karlan Grant this summer.
It’s claimed that the 22-year-old is a cost-effective alternative to Brentford’s Ollie Watkins and that Slaven Bilic has a genuine interest in clinching him for their Premier League return.
Although he’s wanted by other clubs and it very much remains to be seen how much the Terriers would want to let him go – a £15m fee has been mooted in the past.
Bye-bye Zohore?
Elsewhere in the report, it is further suggested that the Midlanders could be willing to part ways with summer flop Kenneth Zohore with the player wanting a crack at regular game time.
Therefore, it would make sense to offload the struggling 26-year-old and bring in someone who outperformed him entirely last season.
The young Englishman provided 19 goals and four assists as Huddersfield flirted with the prospects of relegation. He also averaged 2.6 shots, 1.2 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per game, via WhoScored.
Zohore managed just three goals all year.
Plenty of people have handed Grant glowing praise in the past – teammate Tommy Elphick believes he “has got everything” while his old Charlton boss Lee Bowyer claimed, “the kid causes problems and scores goals.”
Charlie Austin will bring that vital experience and know-how in the top-flight but having a young and hungry marksman either beside him or as perfect foil would be a very smart decision from Bilic’s end.
The Baggies must clinch Grant at all costs given the reported price tag on his head.
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