The Transfer Window so far – West Brom

What they needed?

This was always going to be a difficult window for West Bromich Albion as they bid to follow last season’s remarkable efforts. Not only that, but Steve Clarke’s resources have been severely dented by Romelu Lukaku’s return to Chelsea – replacing his goals on their budget was always going to prove a mission impossible.

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3 reasons why Romelu Lukaku may be ready to lead the Chelsea attack next season

Chelsea currently boast one of the strongest attacking units in European football, something Jose Mourinho will be excited to work with. The likes of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard, Oscar, Kevin De Bruyne, Andre Schurrle, Victor Moses and Frank Lampard will all complete for an attacking midfield role, but it is the centre forward role which we are concentrating on. Romelu Lukaku is back and raring to go, but we ask is the Belgian ready to lead the Blues? Here are 3 reason we think yes.

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Eagles aim to keep flying high - Can Palace avoid the drop?

It could be argued that Crystal Palace face the toughest challenge of any newly-promoted team in recent memory of immediately avoiding the drop.

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West Brom fury as Chelsea snatch starlet, but should youngsters stick with their clubs?

In 2008 the shrinking violet that was Crystal Palace former chairman Simon Jordan, proclaimed the Football League tribunal’s decision that Tottenham should pay £700,000 for John Bostock as “scandalous”.

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Will former Arsenal and Chelsea striker thrive in his Premier League return?

Nicolas Anelka has had an incredible career. Since breaking into football with Paris Saint-Germain all the way back in 1996, the now-34-year-old is planning his future for after he hangs up his boots. Plying his trade with Arsenal, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City, Fenerbahce, Bolton, Chelsea, Shanghai Shenua and most recently Juventus, but has now put pen to paper to play out his career at West Brom.

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Nicolas Anelka linked with Premier League return, but will he fit into potential side?

It was reported today in the daily mail that veteran French striker Nicolas Anelka could be making a return to the Premiership with West Brom. If this is a move that does come to fruition The Baggies would be Anelka’s sixth different Premier League club. At the age of 34 he may have lost a yard or two of pace but his technical ability would surely allow him to contribute to any team in the Premier League.

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How far can West Brom go?

Once known as the yo-yo club of English football West Brom are now the highest flying football team in the Midlands. They have made their way slowly into the top half or the Premiership by embracing a structure at the club which has allowed them to grow within their means being sensible with finances whilst also scouting decent talent to add to their squad which has progressed brilliantly under the stewardship of Steve Clarke. They finished 8^th in the league last season which included some very impressive results, but how far can they go?

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Released Chelsea man to stay in the Premier League - video

Yossi Benayoun is possibly the least-hated player in the Premier League, possibly second in history behind Sir David Beckham who has never been bad-mouthed post 1998.

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Chelsea striker deserves a chance at the club (Video)

After a fantastic season spent on loan at West Bromwich Albion will Romelu Lukaku get a chance to lead the Chelsea attack next year? Much will depend on the new manager appointed to lead the Blues by Roman Abramovich, with Jose Mourinho the overwhelming favourite to return to the club he left many years ago. Would the 'special one' find a place for the Belgian striker or would he stick with Fernando Torres, despite his obvious lack of form since signing for £50m from Liverpool?

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5 Classic relegation D-Days

Whichever way you look at it you can't deny that the final day of the Premier League was somewhat of a damp squib particularly in terms of the relegation battle, afterall we didn't even get that wonderful last day episode of Match of the Day that takes us through the 90 minutes in a story like manner from around all the relevant grounds. With that in mind we remember six of the most thrilling final day relegation battles:-

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West Ham chasing Chelsea star

 

The Metro is reporting that West Ham chairman David Sullivan is hoping to persuade Romelu Lukaku to join the club on loan next season from Chelsea.

With the East End club having already put a bid on the table

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Outcasted Odemwingie set to be offered a Premier League lifeline

Peter Odemwingie who has been pretty much exiled from the West Brom first team after some quite amazing events in the January transfer window, is set to be offered a lifeline in the Premiership with newly-promoted Hull City reported to be interested in the Nigerian’s signature.

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West Brom chase Wolves winger

West Bromwich Albion are interested in bringing Wolves player of the year Bakary Sako across the Black Country to The Hawthorns. 

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Next season already a concern for some

The Premier League relegation battle might be done and dusted but there will be a few clubs more than a little bit concerned over whether they might just find themselves amongst the battlers next year, despite having spent the large proportion of this season in the realms of relatively assured safety.

Fulham

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Chelsea could loan striker to Premier League club

 

Let’s for the moment agree that the often quoted saying “money isn’t everything” is true and not just something made up by rich folk to make poor people feel less aspirational.

If so, then can someone tell me why on earth Romelu Lukaku

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