West Bromwich Albion are reportedly lining up an £8 million offer for Celtic’s Stuart Armstrong.
According to a report in the Daily Express, West Bromwich Albion are leading the race for Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong.
West Brom are reportedly willing to offer £8 million to Celtic to sign Armstrong this summer, with Tony Pulis impressed by the midfielder.
Both Darren Fletcher and James Morrison have recommended Armstrong to Pulis, after the 25-year-old caught their eye in Scotland training.
And West Brom are now expected to make an offer for Armstrong, but the former Dundee man should think twice about making a move to the Hawthorns.
West Brom have enjoyed an excellent campaign in the Premier League this time around, and look likely to finish in the top half of the table.
However, there has to be questions over where Armstrong would fit in with Pulis in charge.
Armstrong has come to the fore ever since Brendan Rodgers took charge at Celtic, as he has thrived in a possession-based style.
Armstrong’s key strengths lie in his ability with the ball at his feet, and his creativity has been vital for Celtic.
At West Brom, he is likely to be tasked with performing a more defensive role, and that will not suit Armstrong’s skill-set.
Pulis is famed for his defence-first approach, which demands his players are disciplined out of possession.
And while that has been successful for West Brom, it is hard to see Armstrong thriving without much creative freedom.
As a result, Armstrong is better off continuing at Celtic – after making such a vast progression during his first season under the guidance of Rodgers.
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