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Darren Moore could be about to lose Harvey Barnes, as Leicester City consider recalling the 21-year-old from his West Brom loan, per The Telegraph’s John Percy.
What’s the word?
Percy is claiming that West Brom are waiting to hear back from the Foxes, who are currently debating whether it would be beneficial to their season if the attacking midfielder returned to the King Power Stadium in January.
Barnes joined the Baggies in July on a season-long loan deal, and has since featured in 28 first-team fixtures for Moore’s side, including all 26 Championship ties to date.
The Foxes youth product has been a key figure at the Hawthorns since making his debut against Bolton on August 4, when he scored West Brom’s only goal of the game in a 2-1 defeat.
Barnes has since netted a further eight times and teed Albion teammates up six times, to contribute to 17 of his side’s total of 54 goals that is making Moore’s squad potential promotion candidates – the 21-year-old’s best run included four goals and three assists in seven games.
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What next for WBA?
For now, all West Brom are able to do is sit and wait to hear back from Leicester, with a decision expected by the end of the week.
In the meantime, Moore will be preparing his side to face Norwich on January 12, with the Canaries currently second in the league behind Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United.
If Moore is capable of overseeing a 14th win of the season, the Baggies would move level on points with Norwich, and eclipse the Carrow Road outfit by goal difference.
As for replacements, AEK Athens’ Petros Mantalos has again been linked with a move to the Hawthorns, having been targeted by the club in the summer.
Newcastle United’s Isaac Hayden has also been tipped with a move to Albion, but the Tyneside outfit have rejected the proposed deal for the defensive mid as Benitez wants to sign a replacement before letting the 23-year-old leave.