West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has opted against signing wingers Daniel James and Duncan Watmore from Manchester United and Middlesbrough respectively, with the former Everton boss prioritising a centre back, midfielder and striker instead as the Baggies look to haul themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Allardyce took over at the Hawthorns and has since overseen a gutsy 1-1 draw with Liverpool, sandwiched between heavy home losses to Aston Villa and Leeds.
The 5-0 loss to Marcelo Bielsa's men will have been particularly concerning and while Allardyce is an admirer of both Watmore and James, he feels the team need to develop a more solid spine if they are to survive this season.
James has struggled to nail down a regular place in the Red Devils XI this term having started only five Premier League games in 2020-21 so far, with the Welshman's only Premier League goal last year coming in a 6-2 win against Leeds on December 20.
As well as West Brom, James has been linked with a short-term loan to Leeds, Brighton and Burnley.
Watmore worked with Allardyce at Sunderland and has scored five goals in eight games for Boro since Neil Warnock signed him in November following his release by Sunderland in the summer after suffering two serious knee injuries and a succession of muscle problems at the club.
The 26-year-old's short-term deal at the Riverside expires on January 17 and he has been offered a contract extension by Warnock.
West Brom will look to secure just their second win of the league season when they host Arsenal on Saturday.
hobcmst
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not for sell but for loan, united need next season
Unitedforlife6
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COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD....u hear of so many players with injuries that ruined their speed...bale, bellerin, but those players still have some technique... imagine dan james without pace..we need to get rid of him as soon as possible..no need to train a 23 yr old PACE MERCHANT....if brom dont want find someone else
Unitedforlife6
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Daniel James has a speed the only problem is dat he don’t like passes to his team mates dat his problem. Falcondo is a dangerous boy I just hope they introduce him in now
probably cuz he can't pass properly
puwbiost
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Daniel James has a speed the only problem is dat he don’t like passes to his team mates dat his problem. Falcondo is a dangerous boy I just hope they introduce him in now
El_Duderino
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we know who big sam will be refering to when he says striker[Crylaugh]
Cuccltz
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so Arsenal is a Joke to you
muuu
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take that boy Dany for all ..he's not suit united
The_Red_Devil
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You'll regret missing out on James Sam. he is the greatest winger ever lived.
wazbelnos
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We need bilic back
Elkris
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Good luck
Green_Wolf_2000
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West Brom need serious reinforcements if they want to stay in the Premier League next season
EliteAAREX
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a loan would be good for Dan James