West Brom can repeat Mowatt’s coup by signing the “magic” free agent.
West Bromwich Albion could sign another top free agent this summer, such as Alex Mowatt.
West Bromwich Albion have proven to be astute transfer managers in recent years, with major sections of Carlos Corberan’s current squad constructed as a result of some budget purchases.
Alex Mowatt is only one of many players who entered the building on a free transfer in the past, including Okay Yokuslu and Jed Wallace.
West Brom may go against the grain in re-signing Mikey Johnston this summer, with Celtic demanding a massive £6 million transfer price, but will continue to seek for bargains elsewhere, and could land another gem using this transfer method again – if reports are right.
West Brom are interested in the freshly freed star.
According to journalist Darren Witcoop, as reported late last week, the Baggies are interested in bringing new free agent Ian Poveda to the Hawthorns this summer, who recently had his Leeds contract terminated.
On loan last season with Sheffield Wednesday, where he showed hints of his explosive best, the South American winger is wanted immediately by his short-term South Yorkshire employers on a permanent basis.
Poveda may see West Brom hit gold once more with their wheeler-dealer technique, having signed Mowatt from Barnsley for free in 2021, after he was previously on the books at Elland Road.
The enthralling 5 foot 6 forward could also make competition fierce down the right wing in the West Midlands, pushing the likes of Tom Fellows and Jed Wallace all the way in upsetting the Baggies status quo, with Poveda then forming a terrifying partnership with Johnston down the line – assuming he is also signed – to scare Championship defences stiff next season.
