31-year-old in talks with Championship rivals after West Brom summer transfer exit
West Brom could welcome back one of their summer transfer departures to the Hawthorns this season as Adam Reach is in talks with their league rivals.
According to Sky Sports, Reach is in talks with several Championship clubs over a move. The identity of the clubs interested hasn’t been revealed, but at least the former man is closer to finding a club.
The 31-year-old was one of 15 players whose contracts expired in the summer. He departed the club having made 78 appearances across three seasons in the Midlands. He made 36 appearances in his first season, but injuries limited him to just over half that, with 23 games the following season, and then in his third and final campaign, he played 19 times.
As he is a free agent, a move can take place outside of the window, however clubs will be bound by having a 25-man squad list. Clubs will be working towards that rule, and so if he doesn't sign before the window shuts on Friday, then any interested parties will need to have a slot free for him to sign.
WBA have only played Leeds United at home so far in the Championship this season, and so as long as the Whites don’t re-sign him, he could make a return appearance to the Hawthorns this term.
West Brom have already signed Reach's replacement having signed Callum Styles from Barnsley. The 24-year-old is a predominantly a centre-midfielder but is capable of playing on the left-hand side with his versatility being a key reason as to why Carlos Corberan wanted to sign him.
Reach's former teammates Matt Phillips and Nathaniel Chalobah found new clubs this summer, signing for Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday respectively. Erik Pieters was reportedly on trial at Luton Town, but a move to Kenilworth Road failed to materialise.
Cedric Kipre left on his own accord, signing with French side Stade de Reims after turning down a new contract. French midfielder Yann M'Vila who signed on a short-term deal in February joined SM Caen.