Amid concerns over Tom Fellows’ future, West Bromwich Albion have reportedly joined the race to sign a rising star who could eventually replace their talented midfielder.
West Brom battling to sign Fellows heir
As the Baggies continue to battle for a place in the play-offs, they’ve been forced to turn their attention towards the summer transfer window amid interest in Fellows. The midfielder is once again on the radar of those in the Premier League – Everton in particular – in what could yet see him jump up to the top flight without his boyhood club.
As much as those at The Hawthorns would be left frustrated by his exit, there’s no doubt that Fellows deserves to be playing in England’s top tier. The 21-year-old has been excellent once again in the current campaign, assisting an impressive 11 goals whilst getting on the scoresheet twice himself in the Championship. If West Brom do achieve promotion, he will undoubtedly be at the centre of that success.
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Losing such an important player this summer would instantly redirect the Baggies’ transfer plans and it looks as though they’re already preparing for the worst in the coming months.
According to Football Insider, West Brom are now battling to sign Bobby Wales ahead of Blackburn Rovers this summer in what could be a free deal following the end of his contract at Kilmarnock. The young striker is one for the future and one who could become West Brom’s new talisman in Fellows’ absence, having already scored five goals for Kilmarnock’s senior side this season.
Given the potential that the teenager has, West Brom could be landing one of the bargains of the summer by signing Wales on a free deal. To do that though, they will have to fend off competition from fellow play-off hopefuls Blackburn.
“Fantastic” Wales is a future star
It looks more and more likely that Wales’ future will be away from Kilmarnock, perhaps allowing West Brom to make their move. If there’s any concerns that the 19-year-old would struggle at first-team level then his goalscoring exploits in Scotland should put those doubts to bed and leave the Baggies desperately chasing his signature.
With Wales’ great form throughout the current campaign has come the praise of Derek McInnes. The Kilmarnock manager told reporters after his young forward equalised against Dundee in December: “When we’re looking for a bit of calmness, quality and a bit of composure, I thought Bobby Wales gave us that.
“It’s a fantastic finish and good on him. We tried to be brave and keep as much attacking threat on the pitch as possible.”
West Brom have already benefitted from one young attacker bursting into their best side in Fellows. Now, if the 21-year-old leaves this summer, they could land an instant replacement for his output by signing Wales. Whether promotion to the Premier League players a part in either of those deals will certainly be interesting too. Sat fifth, West Brom will have all eyes on the play-offs as the Championship campaign comes to a close.
