West Bromwich Albion They have now launched an investigation into a “quite clinical” striker who is the son of a Baggies legend, according to a report.
The loss of Carlos Corberan to Valencia midway through the season has undoubtedly affected West Brom's chances of promotion from the top flight. championshipbut they are still in a strong position to return to the Premier League.
Albion remain in the play-offs under caretaker trio Chris Brunt, Damia Abella and Boaz Myhill, but they will be hoping to appoint a new permanent manager as soon as possible to boost their chances of a top-six finish. .
The likes of Swansea City's Luke Williams and former Union Berlin boss Urs Fischer are vying to take charge of the Hawthorns, but it is unlikely there will be an appointment before this weekend's trip to Bournemouth in the FA Cup.
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Although the Baggies are still without a permanent manager, they are still looking at how to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window, with The offer was accepted for Isaiah JonesThe Daily Mail reported that they have now made contact about a possible deal for the striker.
West Brom have now launched an investigation into the availability of Liverpool striker Luis Comasis currently on loan to Championship side Stoke City. Koumas will be a familiar name to Albion fans, with enigmatic midfielder Jason Koumas, father of Lewis, spending an impressive five years at The Hawthorns from 2002 to 2007.
A number of Championship clubs are interested in signing the striker, who they feel could give them the edge in the promotion battle in the second half of the season, with Sheffield United and Watford also keen.
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West Bromwich's next matches in the tournament |
date |
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Stoke City (h) |
January 18 |
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Middlesbrough (A) |
January 21 |
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Portsmouth (h) |
January 25 |
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Plymouth Argyle (A) |
February 1 |
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Sheffield Wednesday (h) |
February 8 |
Jason Koumas has been a great servant for the Baggies, and his 19-year-old son is also showing signs that he can become a top player, having been praised as an “absolutely clinical” striker by Wales Under-21s coach Matty Jones.
The Wales international has mostly featured on the Stoke wing this season and has shown his versatility and has emerged as a key player, scoring three goals in 25 appearances in the Championship.
Koumas' move to Stoke is likely to be a good learning curve for the youngster, and he could now be ready to take the next step by moving to a team in the upper echelons of the Championship table.