Round-up: West Brom-linked pair eyed by other clubs, Birmingham City keen on defender signing

West Brom extended their impressive start under Carlos Corberan with another win yesterday against Reading. Striker Daryl Dike scored the only goal of the game.

Birmingham City were beaten at home again by Middlesbrough. Here is a look at some of the latest news and rumours regarding the pair....

West Brom

West Brom were linked with Hibernian defender Ryan Porteous in a report by the Scottish Sun last month. BBC Sport claim he centre-back is now reported to be in talks with Serie A side Udinese, who have links to Watford.

Rotherham United have joined the Baggies in pursuit of Huddersfield Town midfielder Jon Russell. That’s according to reporter Alan Nixon on Patreon, who says the Millers want him as well this winter. He has seen his game time dry up this term after helping the Terriers reach the Championship play-off final in the last campaign under Corberan

Birmingham City

Birmingham want to sign loan defender Dion Sanderson from Wolves if they can agree a fee, as detailed in a report by The Sun. The centre-back is now being watched by Scottish Premiership giants Rangers as they hunt for signings in this January transfer window under new boss Michael Beale.

Alan Nixon has said that Blues loanee Hannibal Mejbri has emerged on the radar of Ligue 1 outfit Marseille. The youngster has impressed since making the switch to the Midlands from Manchester United and went away to the World Cup with Tunisia.