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title: "Hijack: West Brom should fight for a deal for Ashley Williams"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Jones"
section: "The Breakdown"
published: "2018-08-01T17:20:35Z"
modified: "2018-08-01T17:20:35Z"
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# Hijack: West Brom should fight for a deal for Ashley Williams

***According to the Daily Mail,*** [***Everton are keen to offload Ashley Williams this summer and Stoke City are interested in bringing the defender in on loan***](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6014539/Stoke-keen-sign-Everton-defender-Ashley-Williams-loan.html)***.***

Ashley Williams has had a tricky time since securing his big move to Goodison Park in 2016. Since his arrival on Merseyside he has been a regular starter for the Toffees, although last season that was more down to a dearth of viable alternatives as the 33-year-old’s form plummeted.

Now, a drop down to Championship level looks likely, and would be a smart move for Williams to make if he wants to remain in contention for the Welsh international side.

Stoke look keen on a loan deal, but they aren’t the only second tier outfit who would do well to land Williams on a temporary agreement.

West Brom will be looking to bolster their defence this summer, and the addition of Williams would add a lot to their back line.

## **The Breakdown**

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Having already lost Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley this summer, the centre-back options that remain at the Hawthorns are lacking depth and experience. The recruitment of Williams would mean a healthy injection of both for this depleted squad.

Williams is also a player with a point to prove. He will want to demonstrate that he is still able to compete reliably at a high level.

The addition of a leader like Williams, who is able to organise a defence efficiently, could also help Darren Moore get the best out of the likes of Kyle Bartley and Ahmed Hegazy. It would also help the club avoid a repeat of last season’s difficulties that they suffered due to a lack of defensive discipline.

If the Baggies could pick up Williams on a loan deal during this transfer window then he’d add a lot to their squad for very little cost. The Wales international is a target worth fighting off the attentions of Stoke to secure.