Everton defender Brendan Galloway has joined West Bromwich Albion on loan.
Everton’s Brendan Galloway in action
Everton full back Brendan Galloway joined West Bromwich Albion on loan on Monday afternoon, as a move to Newcastle United fell through.
Galloway, 20, is another product of the MK Dons academy, much like Sheyi Ojo and Dele Alli, and made a total of 19 first-team appearances for Everton last term having emerged under Roberto Martinez.
Manchester United’s Juan Mata in action with Everton’s Brendan Galloway
One for the future rather than a player to depend on right now, the Zimbabwe-born defender is now heading out on loan as new boss Ronald Koeman looks to get his young full back some first-team experience.
Galloway has penned a season-long loan deal with West Bromwich Albion on Monday, which was something of a surprise as they allowed the youngster to join a Premier League rival, despite interest from Newcastle United in the Championship.
Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri and Everton’s Brendan Galloway in action
With Rafael Benitez looking for a new left back, Galloway was seen as a possible solution – but The Chronicle reported on Monday that a deal had fallen through due to delays from Everton.
Galloway was believed to be keen on a move to St. James’ Park, but Newcastle have missed out – and their fans have taken to Twitter in order to react to the news.
Matt Ritchie and Everton’s Brendan Galloway
Supporters are concerned that, with just over a week to go until the transfer deadline, Newcastle still need a left back, and many would have liked to see Galloway arrive on Tyneside.
Some believe that Newcastle’s Championship status was a major factor in not signing Galloway, whilst others joked that despite needing a left back, Newcastle will now target another striker in Bas Dost.
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