Selke can be West Brom’s own Jimenez

West Bromwich Albion have been linked with Hertha Berlin striker Davie Selke in latest months and the German ahead may show to be Carlos Corberan’s personal model of Wolves star Raul Jimenez.

In accordance with German publication BILD, the previous Werder Bremen ahead is eager to drive a switch by way of in January, with the report naming the Baggies as one of many sides within the six-foot-five ahead. 

The 27-year-old has been restricted to simply three begins within the Bundesliga to date this marketing campaign and clearly feels prepared for a brand new problem, and he may very well be a stellar addition on the Hawthorns as West Brom look to proceed their latest resurgence beneath Corberan.

The Baggies have now gained their final six Championship video games in a row to fully distance themselves from the relegation fears that had been current beneath Steve Bruce, with a play-off charge now seemingly on the playing cards.

Nevertheless, a lot of the latest success has come all the way down to West Brom’s power in defence and protecting clear sheets, as Brandon Thomas-Asante’s objective towards Bristol Metropolis on Boxing Day now means he’s their top scorer within the second tier with simply 5 objectives to his identify.

This means that the Baggies are missing high quality within the last third and Selke may actually provide a distinct choice in assault, as he has hit double figures within the German top-flight up to now, with the official Bundesliga Twitter account labelling him a “strike sensation” again in 2015.

Whereas Selke hasn’t actually lived as much as the potential he confirmed when he was first with Werder Bremen, his bodily attributes counsel that he may very well be a giant menace within the Championship.

In accordance with FBref, the sixth-most comparable striker to Selke when in comparison with different forwards from Europe’s prime leagues is Wolves frontman, Raul Jimenez.

The 2 strikers have registered very similar numbers this season with regard to non-penalty anticipated objectives and assists (1.3 vs 1.2), progressive passes acquired (18 vs 15) and touches within the attacking penalty space (12 vs 16).

Contemplating Jimenez was as soon as thought to be a “world-class” ahead for the Outdated Gold and boasts 40 Premier League objectives, West Brom would absolutely be silly to show down somebody so comparable.

Whereas each have struggled for normal recreation time this season, Selke’s return of two.55 shot-creating actions and 0.96 goal-creating actions per 90 suggests how a lot of a menace he might be when he’s on the pitch.

Due to this fact, the Baggies ought to undoubtedly attempt to carry the German ahead to the Hawthorns in subsequent month’s switch window.