West Bromwich Albion are 21st in the Sky Bet Championship standings as the World Cup plays out in Qatar and they sit outside the relegation zone on goal difference alone. The season has been incredibly disappointing for supporters but matters were even worse before new manager Carlos Corberan took charge.
Ahead of the Spaniard’s arrival, West Brom were at rock bottom of the table with just two wins in 17 games. Now, having won three successive league matches with a hat-trick of clean sheets, Corberan’s side have a much better platform to kick on and improve upon the return of competitive action.
In order to get closer to the club’s aims, Corberan is likely to dip his toes into the transfer market this January, and he may also say farewell to a few players as he looks to implement his own playing style. Having taken over at the Hawthorns in late October, the former Huddersfield Town boss has now had just over a month to assess the current crop and he is likely to make changes.
As is the nature of bringing in fresh faces, some individuals will likely have to depart to make way. With that in mind, here are the 10 players who we think are the likeliest to leave the Baggies in the January transfer window - including a £14 million signing from 2020.
1. Adam Reach
Nearly left in the summer and has now become surplus to requirements. Just one start all season.
2. Zac Ashworth
Youth coach Richard Beale admitted Ashworth could leave on loan in January if he doesn’t break into the first team regularly.
3. Ethan Ingram
Another who could get a loan to boost development, Ingram has impressed for Albion’s Under-23s and may well have earned the opportunity.
4. Martin Kelly
Offers lots of experience but has fallen so far down the pecking order that a transfer would make sense for all parties.