West Bromwich Albion have reportedly made River Plate forward Lucas Alario a primary target in this summer and the club hierarchy is working overnight to rope in the player to Hawthorns. The Baggies have struggled for goals for the entire season and lack of options in front of the goal has caused them problems. Tony Pulis’ side maintained their defensive formation very well in this season but when it comes to scoring goals, the Baggies have had a nightmare throughout the season. Salomon Rondon and Hal Robson-Kanu were not among the prolific scorers this term and the search of a proper no 9 has been a long term wish for Pulis.
Although the Baggies have not been the fiercest attacking team of the season as Pulis loves to play with his deep defending but they have failed to convert their chances that have been created due to a lack of intention among the forwards. Alario has attracted interests from some of the top European clubs and his £15.5 m release clause in the contract might have been the vital cog why clubs have been tracking him. The forward can also be deployed on the left wing and boasts of a superior attacking flair.
West Brom are ready to do some serious business in the transfer window riding on their current performance and Pulis would be trying hard to maintain the flow of their hard work in the next season. The Baggies are on the verge of accomplishing an excellent season as regardless of their result in the last match, they are destined to finish in the top ten positions.
Alongside other club officials, Pulis is also going to China to have a discussion with his owner Guochuan Lai and he would definitely demand an increase in the current transfer funds. Alario rejected an offer from China and the idea of playing in the Premier League might just sound attractive to him. However, it would be hard to negotiate a deal with the Argentine club as the ongoing Copa Libertadores could be a barrier in his transfer. Copa Libertadores finishes in the month of December and it is very unlikely that they would let go one of their prized assets in this crunch period.
The pace and condition of the English Premier League could be very unfamiliar with him if he does arrive but we have seen South American players thriving in the Premier League with the latest example being Gabriel Jesus. The 20-year-old had very little time to adjust but has already started hogging the limelight with his performance for the SkyBlues.
