Report: West Brom’s hopes of signing Alberth Elis dealt blow

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West Bromwich Albion reportedly want to sign Alberth Elis during the January transfer window.

According to a report from The Sun on Sunday (27/1; page 63), West Brom’s move for Alberth Elis appears to be in doubt due to the chances of the forward getting a work permit.

The Baggies are hoping to sign the 22-year-old, who scored 11 goals and contributed nine assists in Major League Soccer last season with Houston Dynamo.

Elis has now scored 22 league goals across two seasons in MLS. And Darren Moore is seemingly hoping that he can come to The Hawthorns to boost West Brom’s promotion bid.

However, The Sun on Sunday (27/1; page 63) reports that the club are facing an uphill battle trying to get a work permit for the Honduras international due to his nation’s FIFA world ranking.

It would be a blow for West Brom to miss out on signing Elis. The Baggies have been lethal in the Championship this season, but are currently looking for a replacement for Harvey Barnes after his loan spell came to an end.

The youngster would certainly make the division’s top scorers even more dangerous. So West Brom supporters may well be keeping their fingers crossed that getting a work permit does not prove to be a big problem for Moore’s men.