Round-up: West Brom to closely monitor striker, ex-Birmingham City man back on radar of Aberdeen

West Brom and Birmingham City both have a break from the action now as the World Cup takes centre stage. New Baggies boss Carlos Corberan will be looking to use the time off to get to know his players more.

The Blues, on the other hand, have had an impressive first few months of the season. Here is a look at some of the latest news regarding the Midlands pair-

West Brom

West Brom will ‘closely monitor’ Daryl Dike’s training schedule over the next couple of weeks, as per a report by the Express & Star. The striker has been out of action over recent times with a thigh injury but made his return last time out against Stoke City.

The Baggies have been given an initial allocation of 1,955 for their trip to Sunderland, as announced by their official club website. They play against Tony Mowbray’s side at the Stadium of Light on Monday 12th December.

Birmingham City

Birmingham City loan man Krystian Bielik has admitted there is nothing he can do if parent club Derby County decide to sell him this winter. He linked up with John Eustace’s side over the summer and has been a hit so far. He has told Przeglad Sportowy.

“If there is a good offer for me after the World Cup and Derby accepts it, then all I have to do is leave and help financially. I am in contact with the head coach (Paul Warne) all the time. He said that he was the last person who would make obstacles for me by force, he did not want a prisoner in his ranks.”

Ex-Blues defender Josh Dagres-Cogley is back on Aberdeen’s transfer radar, according to reporter Alan Nixon on Patreon. The full-back currently plays for League Two side Tranmere Rovers.