West Bromwich Albion have now opened talks with a 4-3-3 style manager to take The Hawthorns vacancy, according to Fabrizio Romano.
West Brom eyeing new signings without a manager
The Baggies are still looking for a long-term successor to Carlos Corberan, who left the club late last year for Valencia. Since Corberan left to return to Spain, interim manager Chris Brunt has overseen four Championship games, winning one, losing one, and drawing two.
Brunt was asked about the possibility of landing the job full-time, but said:
“I don’t know, I think I’m relatively inexperienced for anything like that. I’ll do my best as I always
did as a player for this football club until, hopefully, the right person is appointed and I’m sure that the football club will do that.”
Despite the lack of a manager in the Midlands, West Brom are still working behind the scenes during the January transfer window, hoping to boost their squad for the balance of the season.
Middlesbrough’s Isaiah Jones appears to be on the radar, as sources say that West Brom have had a £5 million proposal accepted for the winger, along with Luton Town. Meanwhile, an enquiry has been made for Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas, who is presently on loan at Stoke City.
West Brom’s manager search is still ongoing, and conversations appear to be started with one candidate who recently quit his job in England.
West Brom in talks with Rene Hake
According to trade analyst Romano, West Brom have started talks with Rene Hake after he resigned his position as Manchester United’s deputy manager under Erik ten Hag.
According to Transfermarkt, Hake has previous managerial experience and plays in a defensive 4-3-3 formation. Prior to his stint in Manchester, the 53-year-old managed Dutch clubs Go Ahead Eagles, FC Utrecht, SC Cambuur, and FC Twente.
He recently opened up about his experience at Old Trafford under Ten Hag, saying: “I don’t hold any grudges whatsoever. I had great interactions with the players, the staff, and everyone involved. I personally made it a point to say farewell to all, to ensure a positive ending.
“I wasn’t there long enough to really judge the direction of the club (but) what I sensed was a deep yearning to be a force again. To get back the winning culture from the Ferguson era, combined with the culture of Ineos, the new co-owner of United, who is successful in other sports.”
A move for his first senior managerial role in England could be worth keeping an eye on, but Romano reports that the Baggies have two other possibilities in addition to Hake.
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