West Bromwich make approach to sign Clement Grenier from Rennes

West Bromwich Albion need to signal Rennes midfielder Clement Grenier on a free switch this month, a report from Football Insider claims.

The Baggies are aiming to bolster their squad this month they usually have already landed the providers of Robert Snodgrass on a permanent basis from West Ham United.

It’s now reported that they’re interested by signing Grenier, who has below six months left on his contract with Rennes.

The France worldwide has been in-and-out of the lineup at Rennes this time period and he has began simply seven of his 14 appearances.

Grenier has lately discovered type with two targets and one help within the final 4 video games, however he has nonetheless been tipped to move by means of the exit door.

Rennes are reportedly experiencing monetary issues with their decreased income amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Therefore, they need to lower prices on the flip of the 12 months and it’s claimed that Grenier may very well be permitted to depart on a free switch this month.

The Baggies are desperately on the hunt for a brand new striker, who can ship common targets and assist them keep away from relegation from the Premier League.

Nevertheless, signing Grenier on a free switch is a tempting prospect with supervisor Sam Allardyce wanting to herald a number of recent faces.

Allardyce has personally admitted that the membership shall be ‘extremely busy‘ this month with the Baggies wanting disoriented all around the pitch.

The membership have suffered 5 straight defeats in all competitions below Allardyce. They have been lately eradicated within the FA Cup third spherical by League One Blackpool on penalties.

Up subsequent, the Baggies will face Wolverhampton Wanderers within the Black Nation derby within the Premier League and that presents one other powerful problem for them.

They’re already six factors adrift of security after 17 league video games and have received just one video games all season in opposition to Sheffield United.

In the meantime, cross-town rivals Aston Villa have also been credited with an interest in Grenier, who has spent virtually his total profession within the French top-flight.

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