Bruce rules out WBA Yokuslu transfer move

West Bromwich Albion supervisor Steve Bruce has dominated out a summer time transfer for former Baggies mortgage star Okay Yokuslu.

What’s the information?

Talking to the Express & Star after seeing his aspect beat Leyton Orient 2-1 of their first pre-season recreation of the summer time, Bruce mentioned the potential for securing a deal for the Turkish midfielder, who’s now a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Celta Vigo.

The Albion supervisor mentioned of the 28-year-old: “He was an excellent participant, he didn’t play loads final yr – if I’m being brutally sincere I feel that ship might need sailed.”

In January 2021, the Midlands membership signed Yokuslu on mortgage from Celta till the top of the 2020/21 Premier League season.

Dangerous information for West Brom followers

Throughout his time with the Baggies, the midfielder ended up taking part in 16 league video games for the membership, offering one help within the course of. In these appearances, the 28-year-old received 33 tackles and made extra interceptions (42) than some other participant in Sam Allardyce’s squad, because it was on the time.

He additionally made 25 blocks, 40 clearances and 89 profitable pressures, additional highlighting his significance to the staff from a defensive standpoint in midfield.

Would you are taking Okay Yokuslu on a free switch?

His general performances earned him a season ranking of 6.96/10 from WhoScored, making him the joint-highest rated West Brom participant for the season alongside Matheus Pereira.

This reveals simply how helpful he was for the Baggies within the high flight and the way pivotal he may have been for them within the Championship final season had they been capable of safe a everlasting switch for the participant final summer time.

Taking all this under consideration, to listen to Bruce counsel that Albion won’t be pursuing a deal to convey Yokuslu again to The Hawthorns on a free switch this summer time will certainly be disappointing for Baggies supporters, given how spectacular the Turk was throughout his stint within the staff.

With the Midlands membership adding the likes of John Swift and Jed Wallace to their ranks this summer time, West Brom followers should hope that the squad may have sufficient power and depth to make a powerful push for promotion subsequent time round.

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