West Brom struck gold with Okay Yokuslu

West Bromwich Albion had been compelled to behave shrewdly in the summertime window, with ex-manager Steve Bruce affected by years of economic mismanagement by the membership.

The £4.9m loan that proprietor Lai Guochuan took from the membership in June was indicative of this and left the 61-year-old hamstrung getting into the switch market.

Nevertheless, he nonetheless managed to function with intelligence, utilising the free agent market so as to add some huge expertise to the squad.

There was confirmed Championship expertise welcomed, in addition to some star energy in Tom Rogic.

Arguably the crowning jewel was welcoming again fan favorite Okay Yokuslu, who had loved a positive loan spell again in 2021 and would return to an awesome reception.

The 6 foot 3 midfielder had been a powerful participant in an underwhelming squad, the place he earned a 6.99 common score regardless of their relegation.

Was Yokuslu your signing of the summer season?

He would take little time to recapture that type within the Championship, the place he has boosted that to 7.04 alongside his 82% move accuracy and 1.8 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 1.3 clearances per recreation, by way of Sofascore.

The Turkish worldwide additionally places his hulking body to good use, as he ranks within the high 1% for aerials gained per 90 too.

It, due to this fact, serves to help the claims of The Athletic journalist Steve Madeley, who dubbed him: “Sturdy in tackles, interceptions and aerial duels.”

He has shortly established himself as a mainstay within the engine room for Carlos Corberan, who has masterminded a turnaround following Bruce’s dismissal.

What makes his return even sweeter is that having price nothing, his worth has remained at a lofty £2.6m, and at 28 years outdated he retains a sell-on worth ought to they require it.

There had been little to boast about earlier than the Spaniard’s arrival on the membership, nevertheless, the romantic return of Yokuslu was a shining gentle.

Upon signing completely, he would claim: “I really like the membership, the individuals on the membership. It appears like dwelling, all the time, so I got here dwelling.”

It’ll now be a welcome sight to those who inhabit the Hawthorns to see him shining in midfield, as he solely strengthens his bond with the followers.