West Bromwich Albion in Advanced Talks to Sign Winger Robert Snodgrass

West Brom Close in on Winger Robert Snodgrass

Robert Snodgrass Surplus to Requirements at West Ham

Robert Snodgrass is reportedly deemed surplus to requirements at West Ham. With his current contract due to expire this summer, a permanent deal would suit all parties concerned. It would also leave Allardyce with extra space to sign another player on loan should Snodgrass sign permanently.

The 33-year-old Scottish international signed for the Hammers in 2017 from Hull City for a fee of around £10 million. He has since made 86 appearances, scoring 11 goals. During his time London Stadium, the winger also had a season on loan at Aston Villa helping them to the Championship play-off final.

This season, manager David Moyes has used Snodgrass just six times. He has played three games in the Premier League and three in the League Cup, scoring twice.

Sam Allardyce Desperate to Add to His Struggling Side

West Brom manager Sam Allardyce, who took over at the Hawthorns in December following the sacking of Slaven Bilic, is desperate to add to his squad. Since arriving, the Baggies have struggled, especially in defence where the former England and Sunderland manager has seen his side concede 13 goals in four games. Only one point has been collected in these games, a 1-1 draw at Liverpool.

Speaking as the January window opened, Allardyce said: “The window has only just opened and we will do what we can find players in this pandemic.

“I think it will be the hardest window I have ever worked in. But if players are available – and this is said with no disrespect to my players at all because they are all trying as hard as they can – but I do have to try and find better to lift the squad and lift their confidence.”