West Brom confident they can keep their squad intact after relegation

West Brom are confident they can keep their squad intact as they target an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation with Sam Johnstone, Semi Ajayi and Matheus Pereira all attracting transfer interest

  • West Brom are confident they can keep the bulk of their squad intact next season
  • The Baggies’ relegation from the top flight was confirmed last weekend
  • It means there are likely to be some offers for their top performers this summer
  • Sam Johnstone, Semi Ajayi and Matheus Pereira are all attracting some interest 

West Bromwich Albion are confident they can keep the bulk of their squad at The Hawthorns as they target an immediate return to the Premier League.

The Baggies’ relegation from the top flight was confirmed last weekend when they were beaten at Arsenal, meaning there are likely to be offers for their top performers at the end of the season.

Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is interesting Tottenham and West Ham while defender Semi Ajayi and playmaker Matheus Pereira are also attracting suitors.

West Brom believe they can keep their squad intact after relegation, despite interest in key players like goalkeeper Sam Johnstone


Defender Semi Ajayi (left) and playmaker Matheus Pereira (right) are also attracting suitors

But some of those who played a vital role in helping Albion escape the Championship 12 months ago, such as Grady Diangana, Callum Robinson, Dara O’Shea and Darnell Furlong, should be around to attempt a second crack at it.

Albion must also settle on who will guide that promotion campaign.

Their performances have improved since Sam Allardyce took charge in December and the club and Allardyce have yet to decide whether to extend the arrangement.

The 66-year-old would not discuss his future after the 3-1 defeat at Emirates Stadium that sent West Brom down. 

West Brom and manager Sam Allardyce have yet to decide whether to extend his contract

He said: ‘I am not going to answer a question on whether I am staying or going – it will just be a waste of time because I won’t be saying whether I am going or staying.

‘The most important thing for me and the players is to give everything we have got to try and finish the season with pride in your own performance and your own professionalism.

‘The big challenge for us is whether we can lift ourselves like we have done throughout the season.’




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