West Bromwich Albion supporters have got a lot of business that could still be done between now and the end of the transfer deadline, and it looks like the latest rumour could see the Baggies lose a player as opposed to sign one, as Joseph Masi is linking Chris Brunt with a move to Stoke City.
Lots going on now. Stoke are interested in signing Chris Brunt. By no means certain he will leave though. Albion also working on one other deal, likely to be a midfielder, that I'm told will go right to the wire. #wba
— Joseph Masi (@JosephMasi_) January 31, 2020
The Express and Star’s West Bromwich Albion correspondent has been all over the transfer front for the Baggies, and whilst the fans will certainly be more interested in players who are set to turn up at The Hawthorns, this is one where Brunt could be leaving.
It won’t go down well with some fans given what Brunt has given during his time as a Baggie, but at the age of 35-years-old the Northern Irishman needs to be playing first-team football, and the fans understand that as he’s been linked with a move to the Potters.
You can read the Baggies’ thoughts on Brunt here:
Brunt he’s past it now. Will thank him and everything for what he’s done but he is past it
— ً (@ChxzzyAustin) January 31, 2020
Be sad moment to see Brunty move especially to Stoke. But the man deserves first team football
— Richard Downing (@rjdowning) January 31, 2020
ooooof now you’re talking
— matt (@matt_wba) January 31, 2020
Wonder if it’s Joe Allen in return for brunteh??
— green n yellow (@Sie_the_donkey) January 31, 2020
Brunt needs to stay. Would play him ahead of the out of form Sawyers tomorrow
— Dave Neale (@baggiedave70) January 31, 2020
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— matt (@matt_wba) January 31, 2020
The Baggies are keen on the idea of Brunt leaving for Stoke, and will be keen to see the player get consistent minutes again.