West Bromwich Albion, who made a solid impression in their last campaign in the Premier League, are looking determined to make better progress in the top flight and get a better season for themselves in terms of results. The Baggies are sure that some new additions to the side in the summer can give them the desired success.
The Baggies, who are eyeing a spot among the top eight in the league table in the new season, are well aware of the strength of their backline and are looking forward to making it as solid as possible by bringing in a number of new players. One such player, who has been nothing less than a defensive beast in the last term for his club, Ben Gibson, is right on the top of the priority list.
The English international and the captain of the Championship side Middlesbrough has been one of the finest defenders in English football. He played a very important role in stabilising the defence for his current club in the last season, keeping the opponent players at bay from scoring against them. However, it was not enough to ensure safety for Boro in the top flight as they were relegated from the Premier League.
The 24-year-old attracted the attention and praise from a number of football experts, along with the present England coach as he handed him a national team call-up during the last season. Simultaneously, he is set to get an offer from the Baggies, whose current coach Tony Pulis is one of the biggest fans of the youngster and is looking to battle it out with Middlesbrough, who are not willing to let go of their prized possession in the summer transfer market.
Gibson has been in gallant form throughout the last season and made 38 appearances for his present club Middlesbrough. He has been nothing less than a rock in the heart of the defence for the now relegated side and is supposed to be showered with offers from a number of Premier League clubs, including West Bromwich Albion, who are looking desperate to bag the player for the next term in the Premier League.
The Baggies have been almost invincible on their home turf at the Hawthorns and are looking to strengthen their defence even more with the inclusion of Ben Gibson into the team. However, they will have to face strong competition from Premier League rivals Southampton, who are also looking to bag the player for the new season.
