West Brom should line up a move for Reading defender Liam Moore; if the club decide to sell Craig Dawson to Burnley.
West Bromwich Albion could be willing to sell defender Craig Dawson to Burnley, as reported by the Mirror. The 27-year-old has one year remaining on his contract at the Hawthorns, and the club could look to cash in on the former England U21 international.
Burnley are eyeing up a replacement for England international centre-back Michael Keane and Clarets boss Sean Dyche has singled out Dawson, who has been deployed at right-back for the Baggies.
The former Rochdale defender has made 148 appearances in a six-year spell at the club and his ability to play comfortably in two positions has been utilised by West Brom boss Tony Pulis.
Craig Dawson joined West Brom from Rochdale in 2011
If West Brom do let Dawson leave the club then they are one player down, but a player short in two positions. Versatility is something that is highly valued and it will be a tough ask to find a like-for-like replacement.
If Pulis is keen to find another player with the ability to cover both centre-back and right-back, then he should look no further than Reading defender Liam Moore.
The 24-year-old narrowly missed out on promotion with the Royals, suffering heartache in the play-off final at Wembley. In his debut season at the Madejski Stadium, Moore made 47 appearances in the Reading defence.
The former England U21 international signed from Leicester City last summer and impressed. Moore played all of his games at centre-half, however he has been used as a right-back during his career.
West Brom are short of defensive options and the potential sale of Dawson would emphasise the need for the club to bolster their back line.
Whilst Reading boss Jaap Stam will be keen to keep a hold of Moore for another promotion push next season, he could be powerless to stop Moore making the step up to the Premier League if a big offer comes in.
Liam Moore joined Reading from Leicester City last summer
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