West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a move for Blackpool striker Jerry Yates, as reported by The72.

Enjoying a fantastic 2020/21 season, the 24-year-old played a major role in the Seasiders’ successful Sky Bet League One promotion bid as he registered 32 goal contributions from 54 games in all competitions; 23 goals and nine assists [Transfermarkt].

Bristol City, Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest are all also said to be keen on the striker, who could be available for around £5million to potential suitors [The Sun].

Yates has averaged around 1.9 shots per every 90 minutes across the last year, demonstrating his willingness to regularly propel himself to the forefront of attacking play [WhoScored].

Still manager-less after the departure of Sam Allardyce from the Hawthorns last month and lacking direction as a club [BBC], there is little surprise loads of Baggies fans took to Twitter to share their concern at these latest developments.

West Brom fans react:

Replying to popular West Bromwich Albion outlet WBA Report, here is what some of the fans had to say about the news:

“Can’t see any signings being made until we have a new head coach in the dugout”

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“I think we need to run that past the new head coach ,”

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“How we have no manager or sporting director”

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“Nice to know our manager will be able to bring in his targets, oh wait”

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“Would have him though”

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“It’s the sun”

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