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West Brom should attempt to sign free agent Stephane Mbia

Leo Matos of Dnipro is challenged by Stephane Mbia of Sevilla during the UEFA Europa League Final match between FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sev...
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The Cameroonian ace would be a useful addition to the West Bromwich Albion squad.

West Bromwich Albion's caretaker manager Darren Moore gestures from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool at The...

West Brom boss Darren Moore will be looking to bolster his central midfield ranks at the Hawthorns this summer, following the end of Grzegorz Krychowiak’s loan spell with the club, and Claudio Yacob’s exit.

Moore will need to add some physicality to his engine room, ahead of what will be a long and physically punishing Championship campaign.

With this in mind, the Baggies should consider a move for Stéphane Mbia, who is currently available on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Chinese side Hebei China Fortune.

The 32-year-old is extensively experienced in playing at the very highest level, having spent time with Marseille and Sevilla during his career, as well as earning 67 international caps for Cameroon.

Standing at 6ft 2in tall, Mbia cuts an imposing physique, and he is incredibly strong in the tackle.

He excels at breaking up play, and he would provide the West Brom defence with a certain level of solid cover that they have lacked in recent years.

Sevilla's Cameroonian midfielder Stephane Mbia celebrates Granada's defender Diego Mainz's goal in his team's goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC v Sevilla FC at Nuevo...

The Cameroonian ace possesses undoubted quality, and he would be an excellent addition to Moore’s squad.

His availability on a free transfer makes bringing him to West Brom a no-brainer, and his arrival at the Hawthorns could make all the difference for the Baggies this season, as they attempt to earn promotion back to the Premier League.

Stephane Mbia of Sevilla celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League Final match between FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and FC Sevilla on May 27, 2015 in Warsaw, Poland.