West Brom news: Steve Bruce latest, ex-Birmingham City man not on radar of European giants

Pressure is mounting on West Brom boss Steve Bruce.

The Baggies were beaten 1-0 away at Preston North End last night.

They have won only once so far this term and are in the relegation zone.

Here is a look at the latest news from around the Championship....

Steve Bruce update

West Brom boss Steve Bruce has said he hopes to keep his job for this weekend as pressure mounts on him after the Baggies’ loss to Preston North End (Birmingham Live).

Watford eyeing backroom addition

New Watford manager Slaven Bilic wants to bring in Julian Dicks to his coaching staff at Vicarage Road. (Watford Observer).

QPR dealt injury blow

QPR have been dealt a blow on the injury front with key man Chris Willock picking up a hamstring injury. The club are waiting to see the results of a scan (London Football News).

Middlesbrough managerial latest

Middlesbrough caretaker boss Leo Percovich expects to still be in charge for Saturday’s game against Millwall (Gazette Live).

Hull City update

Proposed new Hull City boss Pedro Martins plans to bring in four members of staff with him to the MKM Stadium (Hull Live).

Former Football League ace retires

Former Bristol City, Middlesbrough, Cardiff City and Peterborough United attacking midfielder Lee Tomlin has announced his retirement from the game (Doncaster Rovers official website).

High praise for Swansea City star

Russell Martin believes Swansea City defender Ben Cabango is one of the best in his position in the league and has said: ““I don’t want to put any pressure on him but he’s one of the best centre halves at this level with what he does, how far he’s come and how much he’s improved” (Wales Online).

Transfer update emerges regarding ex-Birmingham City ace

Bayern Munich will not be making a move for ex-Birmingham City youngster Jude Bellingham, who is currently a key player at Borussia Dortmund (Bild via Birmingham Live).

Ex-Stoke City man is back in the game

Ex-Stoke City defender Robert Huth has returned to Leicester City as their loans manager (The Athletic).

Huddersfield Town midfielder hailed

New Huddersfield Town boss Mark Fotheringham has hailed midfielder David Kasumu and has said: “Kasumu will be a Premier League player. Kasumu is going to be a Premier League player, I’m telling youse all now. Kasumu is the best ball recoverer in the league, he’ll be a Premier League player, one hundred percent.” (Yorkshire Live).