It’s an exciting time to be a West Brom fan, as they push for promotion to the Premier League under the guidance of Carlos Corberan.
That uncertainty is far from ideal for the recruitment team, who will no doubt be drawing up two lists of potential targets depending on what division they’re in.
And, one player they are monitoring ahead of the window is Oxford United’s Josh Murphy.
The 29-year-old, who is the twin brother of Newcastle’s Jacob, has been outstanding for the U’s this season, particularly in the past few months,
and he has scored six goals and registered four assists to help the team to a play-off place with a few games to go.
However, with his deal expiring in the summer, there are doubts about his future, and reports have claimed that Albion are among a host of clubs tracking Murphy.
As it stands, the Baggies are well stocked for options out wide, but that situation could change in the summer, with Mikey Johnston only on loan from Celtic.
So, if Albion can’t bring him back to The Hawthorns, they may be in the market for another wide man.
Josh Murphy’s potential arrival to West Brom could be seen as overwhelming.
On paper, this would be a good move for Albion, as Murphy has always convinced in the Championship over the years,
whether that was with Norwich City, or more recently Cardiff City and
Preston North End.
Furthermore, if he did come in for Johnston, he would have big boots to fill, as the Republic of Ireland international has scored seven goals in 15 appearances for West Brom, as well as impressing with his all-round game.
AONDONA BARTHELOMEW 
Isaac Isaac