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Should West Brom grasp chance to sign Luan for bargain fee in January?

Luan takes part in a training session at the Beira Rio Stadium on August 29, 2017 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup quali...
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The Gremio forward would be an excellent addition to the West Bromwich Albion squad.

WBA manager Tony Pulis reacts during the Premier League match between Swansea City and West Bromwich Albion at Liberty Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Swansea, Wales.

Tony Pulis has endured criticism from some sections of the Baggies support this season, for his perceived lack of ambition, both on the pitch and in the transfer market.

West Brom have looked totally toothless in attack so far this season, and their woeful tally of just four Premier League goals in six outings is the third lowest total in the top flight.

The addition of a highly talented forward player will surely feature highly on Pulis’ wish-list in January. The problem for the Black Country outfit is that they do not have the most lavish of transfer budgets, so the Baggies boss will have to be smart in his player recruitment.

Luan of Gremio battles for the ball against Lucas Silva of Cruzeiro during the Gremio v Cruzeiro match, part of Copa do Brasil Semi-Finals 2017, at Arena do Gremio on August 16, 2017  in...Luan of Gremio

And with this in mind, West Brom should consider a move for Brazilian ace Luan this winter, with just nine months remaining on his current deal with Gremio.

The talented 24-year-old would be an excellent addition to the Baggies squad, what with his blistering pace, quality on the ball and deadly finishing when presented with a goalscoring opportunity.

Luan of Gremio battles for the ball against Murilo of Cruzeiro during the Gremio v Cruzeiro match, part of Copa do Brasil Semi-Finals 2017, at Arena do Gremio on August 16, 2017  in Porto...Luan of Gremio

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The mobile Brazilian would be the ideal strike partner for Jay Rodriguez, and his arrival at the Hawthorns would provide Pulis with the opportunity to play with two strikers through the middle, and make them less predictable to play against – something that would surely get the West Brom faithful excited.

And with the January transfer window just a few months away, the Baggies could very well secure themselves a bargain, with Gremio unlikely to risk losing Luan for nothing next year.