West Brom door to open for Lewis Koumas deal with Liverpool amid manager news.

West Brom may have the ideal opportunity to sign Lewis Koumas from Liverpool.

The Reds’ youngster is the son of Baggies hero Jason Koumas and would be a popular acquisition at The Hawthorns. The 19-year-old is now on loan at Stoke City, and he has four goals in his first complete season of senior football. There is now a chance that the winger might switch the Potteries for the Black Country in the near future after John Heitinga was connected with the manager post in B71.

West Brom could now sign Lewis Koumas from Liverpool

The 41-year-old might replace Carlos Corberan in the West Midlands after being named as the candidate to lead the Baggies back to the Premier League [Daily Mail]. The former Everton defender has impressed since joining Liverpool under Arne Slot following a spell at West Ham United. Despite lacking the management experience of other targets, the Albion administration believes he has the potential to become a top manager. In addition to being a promising head coach possibility, the ex-Netherlands international has ties to the red side of Merseyside that might be used in the upcoming transfer window. This might be used to bring Koumas to The Hawthorns and continue in his father’s footsteps.

The Wales international may represent positive competition in offensive areas and also a suitable alternative for Lewis Dobbin if he is to return to Aston Villa. Given the level of excitement this signing is likely to cause among supporters, it may be the perfect start to Heitinga’s possible managerial reign.