According to The Express and Star, West Brom have six striking options on their list of transfer targets.
The report states that enquiries have been made for Watford duo Andre Gray and Troy Deeney, while contact has been made for Metz striker Habib Diallo and Rennes forward M’Baye Niang.
Interesting, Gray earns a whopping £70k-a-week, while Deeney takes home £65k-a-week according to Spotrac.
Huddersfield’s Karlan Grant – Slaven Bilic’s top target according to the report – is also wanted, and the Midlands-based club have until October 16th to complete that deal due to the domestic deadline.
Leicester frontman Islam Slimani is also under consideration, although The Express and Star understand the Algerian is fairly low down the list.
A separate report from Tutto Mercato Web revealed that the Baggies have seen an offer worth £11 million rejected for Niang.
The Express and Star’s report continues, saying that Watford are happy to let Gray and Deeney depart on a temporary basis, although are insisting on an obligation to buy.
It must be encouraging for the West Brom supporters to see so many options on Bilic’s list, ensuring that if one falls through, there are backup targets available.
However, it is crucial that at least one arrives at the Hawthorns.
Bilic has managed to sign Callum Robinson, who recently netted twice against Chelsea.
Aside from the former Sheffield United man though, Charlie Austin, Kenneth Zohore and Hal Robson-Kanu do not represent prolific options by any means.
The trio netted 23 Championship goals combined last term as WhoScored shows, which doesn’t bode well for a tough-looking campaign in the Premier League.
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