West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for Blackpool striker Jerry Yates, as reported by The72.
Enjoying a fantastic 2020/21 season, the 24-year-old played a major role in the Seasiders’ successful Sky Bet League One promotion bid as he registered 32 goal contributions from 54 games in all competitions; 23 goals and nine assists [Transfermarkt].
Bristol City, Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest are all also said to be keen on the striker, who could be available for around £5million to potential suitors [The Sun].
Yates has averaged around 1.9 shots per every 90 minutes across the last year, demonstrating his willingness to regularly propel himself to the forefront of attacking play [WhoScored].
Still manager-less after the departure of Sam Allardyce from the Hawthorns last month and lacking direction as a club [BBC], there is little surprise loads of Baggies fans took to Twitter to share their concern at these latest developments.
West Brom fans react:
Replying to popular West Bromwich Albion outlet WBA Report, here is what some of the fans had to say about the news:
“Can’t see any signings being made until we have a new head coach in the dugout”
Credit: @DanPerk28324820″I think we need to run that past the new head coach ,”Credit: @PaulDoh88239513″How we have no manager or sporting director”Credit: @AdKido44″Nice to know our manager will be able to bring in his targets, oh wait”Credit: @DavidBriscoe9″Would have him though”Credit: @BradSmith_24″It’s the sun”Credit: @ftblchazIn other news, West Bromwich Albion have made a shock off-field decision.