West Brom sign £19m striker and defender from Tottenham in dream XI - according to AI promotion prediction

West Brom turned to Tony Mowbray as their manager earlier this season. They appointed the former Sunderland and Middlesbrough man after Carlos Corberan’s exit to Valencia.

The Baggies are sat in 6th place in the Championship table and drew 1-1 with Hull City last time out. They are inside the play-offs along with Burnley, Sunderland and Coventry City.

They have eight fixtures left to play and are only above Bristol City in 7th on goal difference. We have asked AI (Grok) to predict five players they could sign this summer if they get promoted to the Premier League and to incorporate them into a best starting XI. This was the response...

Goalkeeper and defenders

AI has predicted that Sam Johnstone will return to West Brom. AI has said: “Sam Johnstone, currently playing for Crystal Palace, has a strong connection to West Brom, having spent four years with the club from 2018 to 2022. During his tenure at The Hawthorns, he made over 150 appearances and was instrumental in their promotion to the Premier League in the 2019-2020 season. His familiarity with the club, its fans, and its culture could make a return appealing for both parties.”

Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies has been backed to join the Baggies. AI has said: “He offers versatility and extensive Premier League experience. Capable of playing as a center-back or left-back, he’d provide West Brom with flexibility in their defensive setup, whether Tony Mowbray opts for a back four or three. Davies has made over 300 appearances for Tottenham since joining in 2014, including regular stints in the Premier League, Champions League, and as a Wales international with over 80 caps.”

Elsewhere at the back, Darnell Furlong and Callum Styles would keep their places in the starting XI. Torbjørn Heggem has made a positive impression since his move to England last year.

Midfielders

Alex Mowatt and Jayson Molumby are two key players in the middle of the park for West Brom. They have been regulars throughout the course of this campaign.

Ipswich Town winger Jack Clarke played for Mowbray at Sunderland and has been tipped to link up with him again at The Hawthorns. AI has said: “Known for his dribbling, flair, and goal-scoring ability from the left wing, he’s notched double-digit goals and assists in recent seasons. Clarke’s direct style and knack for cutting inside would add a different dimension to West Brom’s attack compared to Fellows’ raw pace or Wallace’s work rate. He’d thrive in Mowbray’s system.”

On the other flank, Crystal Palace’s Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who is on loan at Sheffield United, has emerged as another option. AI has said: “Rak-Sakyi’s directness and flair on the right wing would complement Tom Fellows’ raw energy and add a goalthreat that Jed Wallace sometimes lacks. Tony Mowbray could mold him into a Premier League regular, leveraging his Championship-ready skills.”

Attackers

Adam Armstrong joined West Brom on loan from Southampton in January. He scored the winner for the Saints in the play-off final last year at Wembley against Leeds United.

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah has been predicted to join the Baggies later this year. He is valued at £19million on Transfermarkt. AI has said: “He brings Premier League experience and a proven goal-scoring instinct. After moving to Crystal Palace from Arsenal in the summer of 2024 for £25 million, he’s likely had a mixed 2024-2025 season, competing with Jean-Philippe Mateta for minutes.”

Starting XI: Johnstone; Furlong, Heggem, Davies, Styles; Molumby, Mowatt, Clarke, Rak-Sakyi; Armstrong, Nketiah