West Bromwich Albion boss Slaven Bilic has reportedly enquired about taking West Ham United youngster Grady Diangana on loan.
According to a report from Football London, West Ham have received a loan enquiry from Slaven Bilic, with the West Brom boss keen to take Grady Diangana to the Hawthorns for the season.
Bilic has made a promising start to life with the Baggies, with his side winning their opening game of the new Championship season away at Nottingham Forest at the weekend. But he is seemingly keen to strengthen his ranks further before the window closes.
Football London reports that West Brom approached the Hammers on Tuesday night regarding Diangana’s availability, and the Premier League side are willing to lower the loan fee that they are demanding for the winger to help their former boss out.
The report adds that the deal would include a recall option for the January transfer window, but the Baggies are happy to pay the fee that West Ham are set to demand.
It looks to be a loan move that suits all parties. Diangana does not appear to be too far away from being able to contribute to Manuel Pellegrini’s side during the coming campaign. But the quality that the Hammers have in attacking areas means that he is probably going to struggle for game-time if he stays at the London Stadium.
He is much more likely to play regularly if he joins West Brom. And helping the Baggies push for promotion during the coming season may be a fantastic way for Diangana to prove a point to Pellegrini after an encouraging first campaign amongst the first-team at West Ham.
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