West Brom sign £8m midfielder and Hearts star in bold January transfer window prediction

West Brom have the opportunity to freshen up their ranks when the January transfer window opens up for business. They will also get the chance to let some players head out the exit door. The Baggies are aiming to get into the Championship play-offs this season.

Ryan Mason was picked as their head coach this past summer as their permanent replacement for Tony Mowbray. He penned a three-year deal running until 2028 at The Hawthorns. We have asked AI (Grok) to predict their winter business...

West Brom’s incoming January transfer business predicted

West Brom have been predicted to sign Dele Alli on a free transfer by AI. He has actually been linked with the Midlands outfit due to his links with Mason from Tottenham Hotspur. The attacking midfielder is a free agent following his exit from Como and will be weighing up his options in the game.

The Baggies have been backed to land midfielder Glen Kamara from Rennes. The Ligue 1 club forked out £8.4million to bring in the Finland international, who has 70 caps to his name, from Leeds United in 2024. He was on the books of Rangers from 2019 to 2023 and was a key player during his time at Ibrox before heading out the exit door.

Mason’s side have been tipped to secure the services of defender Filip Beckman from GAIS. At the age of 22, he has potential to get better down the line and he stands at 6ft 6. He joined his current club in 2020 and has since become one of their most prized assets in the Allsvenskan.

West Brom have also been mentioned as a potential next home for Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland. However, it would be a surprise to see him leave the Jam Tarts as they look to win the Scottish Premiership title under the guidance of Derek McInnes ahead of Rangers. He cost them less than £500,000 back in 2022 and penned an extension to his contract this past summer.

Who could leave West Brom in January?

West Brom striker Josh Maja could leave for a new challenge elsewhere, AI believes. The 26-year-old has struggled to find his shooting boots so far this term and hasn’t been able to make the impact he would have wanted to. Letting him go would help free up space and funds to pave the way for reinforcements.

Daryl Dike has had torrid luck on the injury front since he joined the Baggies. The ex-Barnsley man could benefit from a change of scene to get some regular game time elsewhere. AI reckons an exit may also be on the cards for him in a couple of months time.

Winger Michael Johnston saw a switch to Brazil with Flamengo fall through earlier this year and has been predicted to secure a transfer in the next window as well. He has been in Mason’s plans though and has been enjoying a lot of opportunities. Therefore, it would raise eyebrows if he was sold.