According to the Evening Standard, Sam Allardyce is keen to bring James Tomkins to West Brom in January as he seeks a reunion with the defender.
The former England manager worked alongside the 31-year-old at both West Ham and Crystal Palace, and now wants to coach him at the Hawthorns.
The Evening Standard state that the Eagles are open to selling the centre-back, who they paid £10 million for in July 2016.
Tomkins was a mainstay under Roy Hodgson, although long-term injury problems have seen him slip behind Gary Cahill, Mamadou Sakho, Scott Dann and Cheikhou Kouyate in the pecking order.
With his contract expiring at the end of next season, the Basildon-born defender could be available for a nominal fee, according to the Evening Standard.
In our view, this would be a great signing.
Tomkins has largely been a colossus for Crystal Palace, making 106 appearances in all competitions.
The 6ft 3in centre-back still has plenty to offer, and could be just what West Brom need right now.
The Baggies have conceded the most goals in the Premier League so far this season with 26 concessions.
In that respect, Allardyce’s first job should be to tighten up the backline, and signing a trusted, experienced figure in Tomkins should aid that task.
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