According to the Express and Star, West Brom are closing in on a January loan deal for young Everton defender Mason Holgate, and Baggies fans on Twitter are clearly excited.
West Brom are sitting third in the Championship table and head into the new year just two points behind Norwich in the second of the automatic promotion spots. A strong second half to the season will be needed then, and boss Darren Moore would be wise to wrap this deal up quickly.
Scoring goals has not been a problem so far this season for the Baggies, evident by their current total of 53 in the league – higher than any other team. However, they have also conceded a worrying 32 at the other end and bringing in defenders is clearly the priority in January.
Despite Holgate being just 22 years of age, the former England U21 international has racked up 48 appearances for the Toffees since joining from Barnsley in 2015.
His versatility will also be an asset for Moore as he can play at right-back as well as at centre-back. The Baggies fans are clearly looking forward to this signing. Check out some of the best reaction below…