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.
9. David Button
After two years of waiting for the opportunity to be first choice, Button was - for the first run of matches. Alex Palmer has since taken his spot. Button may grow frustrated if that continues. | Getty Images
10. Taylor Gardner-Hickman
Unlikely to, but a chance he could leave for a reason different to many others on this list. The versatile 20-year-old has been so impressive he is bound to have drummed up interest. Would take a big fee, mind. | Getty Images