West Brom making a move to sign Premier League player

To get promoted back to the top division, West Bromwich Albion will try to keep moving up the Championship table.

Since Carlos Corberan joined B71 in October 2022, the Baggies have routinely performed quite well. In his first season as manager, the Spaniard moved the Black Country team from the bottom of the second division standings to the verge of the top six.

Despite having little financial means, Albion has fought their way to the top of the division this season and appears determined to give it their all in hopes of making it back to the Premier League after three attempts.

Corberan was left with a large portion of the team he inherited from the previous season since the club only managed to add six players during the course of two transfer windows this year, prior to Shilen Patel’s final acquisition of West Brom.

But now, with some investment likely to come in from the Florida-based entrepreneur, Albion fans can be hopeful that the club can attract some highly-rated talent to B71.

With this in mind, Football League World lists five players from the Premier League that West Brom should consider signing for next season.

Issa Kabore

Full-back Kabore, who is on loan from Manchester City to Luton Town, is first on the defensive list. This is his first Premier League stint.

The Burkina Faso international has played a substantial amount of minutes in the top division as the Hatters attempt to keep their Premier League standing. Should he be unable to clinch a permanent move away, he is set to leave Man City once more on loan.

Regardless of which division West Brom find themselves in the following campaign, the Black Country outfit will require extra competition at right-back after Pipa departs back to Ludogorets, and Kabore would offer an attack-minded presence down the right-hand side alongside Darnell Furlong over the course of the season.

Willy Kambwala

Manchester United defender Kambwala, who joined the main squad at Old Trafford following three years in the Red Devils junior academy, rounds out the defensive possibilities.

In December 2023, the dynamic 19-year-old made his Premier League debut for Erik ten Hag against West Ham. As he acquires more experience, he has continued to earn minutes in the top division.

Albion may explore a loan arrangement, though, as Kambwala is still far down the hierarchy.

If the Baggies stay in the second division the following season, a move for Kambwala would be especially beneficial because the French youth international would be able to gain valuable experience in a competitive division and also cultivate a winning mentality under Corberan as the team is likely to fight for promotion.

In addition, the Black Country team would require additional bodies in the middle of defense because the contracts of Martin Kelly, Erik Pieters, and Cedric Kipre expire this summer.

Han-Noah Massengo

Despite being a highly regarded young midfield player, Massengo has only made a few appearances in the Premier League since joining Burnley from Bristol City in the summer.

Prior to moving to Turf Moor, the 22-year-old signed with the Robins at the age of 18, making 99 appearances at Ashton Gate.

Massengo might be a good loan option for Albion given Vincent Kompany’s limited playing time. The Baggies have a number of midfield players nearing the end of their contracts, including Alex Mowatt, Nathaniel Chalobah, and Yann M’Vila, who are expected to leave The Hawthorns if better terms cannot be reached.

Massengo’s valuable experience in the division from a young age and subsequent move to a Premier League side proves he has the quality to succeed at the highest level, and a move to B71 could be ideal for both parties to get his career back on the right path.

Cesare Casadei

Next is Casadei, a fellow midfielder who plays for Chelsea at the moment.

The Italian made 22 appearances in the second division and scored twice during his brief stay with Leicester City in the first part of this season.

Since returning to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window, the 21-year-old has not been able to secure a regular starting position in the first team lineup, and the West London team may loan him out once more in the summer.

With Albion’s potential deficiencies in central midfield, Casadei could be an alternative to Massengo, possessing vital Championship experience.

Divin Mubama

Mubama, a West Ham academy alum, has had difficulty making an impression on David Moyes’ first squad at the London Stadium. He appeared in the Premier League just three times last season.

There will be a vacancy to replace American international Daryl Dike next season since he is out for the rest of 2024 due to injury. Current loanees Andi Weimann and Callum Marshall are expected to return to Bristol City and the Hammers, respectively.

In the 2022–2023 season, Mubama demonstrated his value to West Ham’s Premier League 2 team by scoring 13 goals in 20 youth games and displaying his ability to consistently hit the back of the net.

Depending on whether Albion can secure promotion to the top-flight or not, the 19-year-old would have a better chance of gaining regular first-team minutes and developing the confidence required to be a regular talisman in Corberan’s frontline.

Mubama would be keen to impress in his first loan spell too and would add a fearlessness to the Baggies’ attack that could be an asset at certain times during a campaign.