West Brom failed with an approach to sign Brazilian in the summer.
West Bromwich Albion are set to make a fresh approach for Fenerbahce midfielder Josef De Souza in the January transfer window.
The Baggies were unable to sign De Souza in the summer despite making an offer of £10.6 million, but they are likely to return with an improved bid, as reported by the Daily Mail.
A defensive-minded midfielder who is also capable of filling in at right-back if required, De Souza is vastly experienced and has previously been capped by Brazil.
West Brom are eager to strengthen their squad following a miserable start to the season that has left them in 16th place in the Premier League.
Manager Tony Pulis is under intense pressure, especially with West Brom facing a challenging upcoming schedule which includes games against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Although West Brom brought in Grzegorz Krychowiak on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer they still lack steel in midfield and the acquisition of 28-year-old De Souza, who is capable of making precisely-timed challenges with regularity, would certainly help to address that issue.
Given that they have mustered just nine goals in the Premier League so far this season, a new striker should surely also be under consideration for West Brom.
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