West Bromwich Albion They have their eyes on a new striker after a deal for Ipswich Town striker Ali Al Hammadi fell through.
Mowbray falls into defeat upon the return of West Bromwich
Tony MowbrayThe player's return to the Baggies was announced last week and the 61-year-old took charge in his first league match against Middlesbrough. championship Tuesday evening.
However, things did not go to plan for the Baggies and Mowbray, as they lost 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium, a result that saw the hosts move above West Brom in the table.
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Talk after the match Mowbray He said: “We now have Portsmouth at home on Saturday and then Plymouth away. If we want to get maximum points from them, we will go back there straight away.”
The manager also addressed the problem in the final third, as West Brom struggled again on the road: “The reality is we need to score some goals. This is nothing new. It's about taking responsibility in the final third. Maybe it's about confidence. There was a goal at the end that just needed someone to be there to help.” Put away in a distant post.
“The first goal was a bit disappointing. The shot came from 30 yards and bounced off the keeper. Then we got a second goal from outside the penalty area. But they felt they were in a bit more danger than us.”
The Hawthorns don't have long to bolster Mowbray's squad in the transfer market, with the February 3 deadline fast approaching.
West Brom appear to be on the verge of signing Northern Irish international Isaac Price From Standard Liege, they were keen on Ipswich striker Al Hammadi.
A deal was reportedly agreed upon Medical reservations have been madeHowever, as Stuart Watson reported, the move has now collapsed with West Brom wanting a permanent move. Therefore, alternative targets could be targeted in the coming days, and it appears that a new striker is needed.
West Brom are keen on a new 23-year-old striker – Sky Sports
According to Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas in their transfer blog, West Bromwich is one of three clubs keen to sign St Gallen striker Willem Gebels On loan.
In addition to the Baggies, Leeds United and Norwich City have been named as potential destinations for Goebbels, who has been on the books of Lyon and Monaco during his career.
Goebbels, a France youth national team player, has excelled this season in Switzerland with St. Gallen, scoring nine goals in all competitions.
The 23-year-old could now move to England and possibly West Brom before the deadline, making this one worth keeping an eye on.