West Brom close in on 'best-in-class' £5,400-a-week international signing
Key Takeaways
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West Brom are close to signing Styles, an experienced midfielder who has made 23 appearances for Hungary, from Barnsley.
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Styles can provide depth to the team with his Championship experience and power, despite not being a guaranteed starter.
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The former Barnsley manager praises Styles' talent, citing his potential development and exciting style of play.
West Brom are believed to be closing in on the signing of the “top” international, according to a new report from reliable journalist Lewis Cox.
West Brom transfer news
The Baggies still have time to make more signings in the summer transfer window, with good business done so far, including the additions of Torbjorn Heggem, Gianluca Frabotta and Paddy McNair.
One player who has been linked with a move to West Brom in the summer is Will Keane, the 31-year-old currently plying his trade at fellow Championship side Preston North End. In fact, the Baggies have reportedly tabled an offer for his services as Carlos Corberan looks to bolster his attacking options.
Barnsley midfielder Callum Styles has been named as an option for Corberan's men between now and the end of the month as he aims to return to the Championship. The player and fee deal involving Mo Faal has been cut.
The Hungarian could yet arrive at The Hawthorns this summer, strengthening West Brom in the middle of the park, despite midfielder Uros Racic having already joined on a season-long loan.
West Brom are closing in on a “very good” ace.
According to Cox on XWest Brom are close to completing the signing of Barnsley ace Styles, with talks thought to be at a high level:
Signing Styles feels like a no-brainer for West Brom, with the 24-year-old a highly regarded midfielder who already has 23 caps to his name in Hungary, in addition to holding his own alongside Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai.
He is certainly too good to be playing League One football with Barnsley, given that he is an experienced international player at this level. Indeed, former Barnsley manager Neill Collins has said of himself in the past:
“Callum's talent is unquestionable and for me he played very well in pre-season. As long as I have players like that, I'll be happy. I hope I can just help him continue to develop into the player he is. He has the potential to become that. It's great that everyone can watch you.”
Admittedly, Styles may have to accept that he is not guaranteed to come in and be a West Brom starter every week when considering the options Corberan has, but the £5,400-a-week ace could be good for the squad's depth. .
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Last season, the midfielder enjoyed a loan spell at Sunderland, starting 10 league games and showing his suitability for the Championship and has made 136 appearances in the competition throughout his career. He is still a young player and still needs other gears, so the Baggies could do a great job.
He could also link up with former team-mate Devante Cole, who has been capped 18 times in League One for the Tykes last season.
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