Mikey Johnston's proposed £5m move from West Brom to Brazilian giants Flamengo has broken down over fan dissent in Rio. (Sky Sports, external)
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Image source, Rex FeaturesWest Bromwich Albion have signed Harrogate Town teenager Jack Bray on a three-year deal.
The forward, 18, made his senior league debut in League Two last season against Grimsby Town but will join the Baggies' under-21 group upon his arrival at The Hawthorns.
"In the FA Youth Cup, you play teams from different leagues, categories, and players get the chance to stand out. We watched Harrogate's previous two matches before we played them last season and Jack stood out," Albion's academy manager Richard Stevens told the club's website., external
"He is crafty with the ball at his feet, creative in tight areas, and has got that bit of off-the-cuff to his game which we don't always see.
"Our job is to let him use that creativity as he progresses through the 21s programme here."
Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Richard Sneekes said new head coach Ryan Mason's background with Tottenham Hotspur may influence a more attacking style at the Hawthorns.
"He got a really good schooling at Spurs. He's been there with [Ange] Postecoglou, he's been there with [Jose] Mourinho, he's been there with [Antonio] Conte. So, if you can't learn anything from these sorts of managers then you might as well stop straight away," he told BBC Radio WM's fan forum.
"I want to be entertained. You know we might not always win but if we've come away from it and say, 'They've given it all they've got, I've seen some good attacking football,' I think everybody can put their hands up and say, 'fair play.'"
But while Sneekes may be "excited" at the prospect of what Mason, 34, can do at the club, he also said fans should give the young boss time to settle.
"I don't think we can expect you with the way the club is and where we are at the moment that we're going to be competing for the top two places. Play-offs maybe, but I think he's got to be very lucky," he added.
"I just hope that people will give him time because we all know that if he loses the first five games people will be shouting for his head.
"I'm just hoping that he'll be able to bring a playing style that people enjoy watching, that he understands the history of the club and what the fans want to see, and adjust himself to bringing that. Like I said before, you know people will accept a loss here and there."
Listen to the full fan forum on BBC Sounds.
West Bromwich Albion are considering a move for Queens Park Rangers forward Charlie Kelman after the 23-year-old impressed last season on loan at Leyton Orient, earning League One's golden boot with 21 goals. (Darren Witcoop via X), external
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Wondering what went down at BBC Radio WM's West Bromwich Albion fan forum?
Catch up on the latest from Halesowen Town's Yeltz Bar as Steve Hermon and Daz Hale are joined by former Baggies midfielder Richard Sneekes to talk all things Albion.
Tune into BBC Radio WM at 18:00 BST on Friday to listen to the full programme.
Can't make it? Don't worry. It'll be available on BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast so you won't miss a thing.
The EFL fixture list is out and we know you are bursting to know what you've got to look forward to - or dread - from your team this upcoming season.
Here are some key dates to put in your diary:
9 August 2025 - v Blackburn Rovers (H)
16 August 2025 - v Wrexham (A)
26 November 2025 - v Birmingham City (H)
26 December 2025 - v Bristol City (H)
1 January 2026 - v Swansea City (A)
14 February 2026 - v Birmingham City (A)
2 May 2026 - v Sheffield Wednesday (A)
See West Bromwich Albion's full fixture list here.
Your club will soon discover their schedule for the upcoming EFL season. As soon as Thursday, in fact.
Want to know who your side will face on opening day? The EFL fixtures will be announced at 12:00 BST - but that's not all.
The day will be rounded off by the first round of Carabao Cup being drawn at 16:30 BST.
So check back on 26 June to see who your team faces first, last and everything in between.
Steve Hermon
Albion reporter for BBC Radio WM
Image source, BBC Sport/Getty ImagesAlbion chairman Shilen Patel has written his latest open letter to supporters and there's plenty to be encouraged by - but it's also honest about their ongoing challenge of abiding by the EFL's profit and sustainability rules (PSR).
The Baggies must avoid losses of £39m over a three-year rolling period and the American owner describes the fact that they avoided breaching rules in the last financial year as "a remarkable feat".
He has pumped millions of pounds into the club monthly since taking over in February of last year and he and his team absolutely deserve credit for that. However, he has warned the club will have to continue to be "pragmatic and adaptable" when it comes to the transfer market.
He writes that fans should expect player departures every summer but they want to recruit "well-vetted" talents. This is the task of sporting director Andrew Nestor and has been displayed by the capture of Isaac Price, who was watched for some time before the Baggies signed him for around £2.5m from Standard Liege in January. He will no doubt be sold for a much higher fee at some point in the future.
Likewise, Norwegian defender Torbjorn Heggem was bought for just over £500k last summer but is now worth way more after a stellar debut season in English football and the club will eventually cash in on academy product Tom Fellows.
Which one of their high value assets leaves in this window is to be determined but that's the business of football.
Patel also recognises the need to grow commercially, he reveals conversations with local political leaders to boost the Baggies' standing in the wider West Midlands region and doesn't forget about their role in the community through the Albion Foundation charity, which he labels "vital".
In the last year, the club has invested in the training ground while improvements to the Hawthorns stadium have taken place this summer.
It's also a positive that the club consider it a "priority" to find a home ground for the women's team that's closer to West Bromwich. The third-tier side currently play 20 miles away in Redditch and Patel wants a venue that's better suited to "elite-level football". It's worth noting that spending on all these things does not come under PSR.
It's a work in progress but the club is in the hands of people who genuinely care. As always in the fickle world of football though, it's what happens on the field that counts. Shilen Patel reckons new men's head coach Ryan Mason has "all the qualities to make a massive mark on the club" and that's what fans will focus on the most.
BBC Radio WM analyse WBA's new signing Nat Phillips
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips joins West Bromwich Albion after nine years with the Reds - but he's got plenty of Championship experience under his belt.
The 28-year-old helped Derby County avoid relegation last season after aiding Bournemouth to promotion back to the Premier League in 2022 during loan spells in the Championship.
BBC Radio WM Albion commentator Steve Hermon has been taking a look at Phillips' move to the West Midlands after spending much of his time with Liverpool out on loan, as well as what it means for some of his new teammates.
"They mention leadership qualities. I wonder what that spells for Kyle Bartley, his future, who was of course was wearing the captain's armband for the majority of last season," Hermon said.
"What does it also mean for Caleb Taylor, who's been out on loan with Wycombe. Many people were hoping he'd be part of the first team.
"It's interesting but I have to say, it's a great signing."
Listen to the full analysis and more on BBC Sounds.
West Bromwich Albion are one of a number of Championship clubs keen on signing 28-year-old Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, who spent last season on loan at Derby County. (The Athletic - subscription required), external
Hull City are set to sign former Albion centre-back Semi Ajayi, 31, after he was released by the Baggies this summer. (Hull Daily Mail), external
Portsmouth are keen on signing former youth player John Swift, 29, after he left The Hawthorns. (The News), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesWest Bromwich Albion's Tom Fellows has been added to the England Under-21s squad for the European Championship in Slovakia.
The 21-year-old replaces Jobe Bellingham, who will now travel to play in the Club World Cup after joining Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland.
Fellows, who scored four goals and made 14 assists in the Championship for Albion last season, had already travelled with England Under-21s as a training player.
But he is now in contention to be involved in the opening group game against the Czech Republic on Thursday (20:00 BST).
Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic attacker Tyreece Campbell made his Jamaica debut on Wednesday in their 3-0 win over Guatemala in the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers.
Campbell came on as an 84th-minute substitute for Jamaica, who have won all four of their second-round group-stage games.
Image source, Getty ImagesAlbion sporting director Andrew Nestor (left) believes Ryan Mason is the right man for the job
West Bromwich Albion sporting director Andrew Nestor has been speaking in depth about the appointment of Ryan Mason as the club's new head coach.
The 33-year-old has taken on his first full-time management role at The Hawthorns and Nestor said Mason will be "the leader we need".
"Ryan is relatively young, but in coaching years he's not," Nestor said.
"He's really developed an impressive career during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. I wouldn't say age is an overriding factor [in why he was appointed].
"The first factor really is finding a coach who can adapt our squad, our playing philosophy and evolve it into a game model that allows us to win in this division and have sustained success."
Nestor also said it is a "huge advantage" that Mason has worked with high-profile managers during his career both as a player and coach, including Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou.
"He's played and coached alongside some great football minds," Nestor added.
"He's been able to take best practices, see things he's probably disagreed with and really bring that into his own philosophy."
Image source, Getty ImagesBlackburn Rovers' Balazs Toth and fellow goalkeeper Max O'Leary of Bristol City both made their international debuts between the posts on Tuesday.
Toth played the first 58 minutes for Hungary during their 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan before being replaced by Al-Fateh's Peter Szappanos.
O'Leary kept a clean sheet for Republic of Ireland during his first appearance for his country in a goalless draw against Luxembourg.
Meanwhile, West Bromwich Albion midfielder Isaac Price scored the winner for Northern Ireland with a curled effort from just outside the box in their 1-0 victory over Iceland.
