West Brom’s early transfer moves indicate ‘progress’ under the new owner.

Former fan favourite Andy Johnson has praised Albion’s owner for his impactful first summer at the club. Earlier this year, Patel acquired a majority stake from Guochuan Lai and has since made significant changes at The Hawthorns. He repaid a £5 million loan taken out by the previous owner and announced a £1 million investment in the club’s training ground.

Albion fans have been uplifted by the club’s early transfer market moves, including the signings of Ousmane Diakite from Red Bull Salzburg and Norwegian defender Torbjorn Heggem from Swedish side IF Brommapojkarna.