Swansea City’s Stephen Kingsley would be a smart signing for West Brom

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West Brom should consider making a move for Swansea City’s Stephen Kingsley.

Left-back is one area which West Bromwich Albion need to bolster this summer. Tony Pulis has bemoaned that fact that he still doesn’t have a recognised left-back in his squad.

The Baggies tried their luck in Leeds United’s Charlie Taylor, but he eventually moved to Burnley for £7 million.

Pulis showed interest in Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs as well, but they pulled out of the race after learning the player’s asking price.

The former Stoke City boss has made it clear that he will try his best to sign a left-back before the window closes.

Should West Brom make a move for Swansea City’s Stephen Kingsley?

Kingsley has struggled to hold down a place in the Swans side since arriving from Falkirk in 2014, and his 13 top flight appearances last term was his best since arriving at the Liberty Stadium.

He is behind Martin Olsson in the pecking order, but the Scotland international is a versatile defender who can play as a centre-back as well.

Swansea are interested in signing Nacer Chadli from West Brom, and the Baggies could arrange a cash plus swap deal to secure the services of the 23-year-old defender.

He still has the age on his side to establish himself as a solid Premier League defender, and Pulis can help him develop.

Kingsley may not represent an eye-catchy signing, but would represent a ‘smart’ signing for the Baggies.