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title: "West Brom: Baggies linked with Jack Hendry move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2021-08-29T11:35:28Z"
modified: "2021-08-29T11:35:28Z"
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# West Brom: Baggies linked with Jack Hendry move

**West Brom are interested in making a late-summer move for Oostende centre-back Jack Hendry, according to a report which emerged on Saturday.**

### The Lowdown: West Brom make flying start

The Baggies enjoyed a memorable win on Saturday night, beating Peterborough United 1-0 thanks to Semi Ajayi’s last-gasp strike.

The victory means Valerien Ismael’s side are second in the Championship table with four wins and a draw in their opening five matches.

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### The Latest: Hendry linked with move

West Brom’s squad looks strong currently, but they are reportedly keen on strengthening it further, with [*The Daily Mail*](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9935425/Newcastle-Southampton-Burnley-West-Brom-weighing-late-4m-defender-Jack-Hendry.html) claiming they are interested in signing Hendry.

Oostende are thought to be willing to sell the Scotland international, having only just snapped him up from Celtic, in order to make a quick profit.

Burnley, Southampton, Sheffield United and Newcastle United are all mentioned as potential suitors, however, so the Baggies could have a battle on their hands to sign the defender.

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### The Verdict: Ideal late signing

Hendry could be an ideal man to come in right at the end of the transfer window. He is described as ‘[quick, technically good and strong in the air](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9935425/Newcastle-Southampton-Burnley-West-Brom-weighing-late-4m-defender-Jack-Hendry.html)‘, and would surely enhance West Brom’s chances of promotion further, having won the Belgian top flight’s [player of the season](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6995123/celtic-loan-jack-hendry-best-player-belgian-pro-league/) crown last term.

At 6 foot 5, he is a towering presence at the heart of the defence, while [seven caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jack-hendry/profil/spieler/363223) for Scotland proves that he is capable of playing at a high level.

At 26, he is also at a good point in his career and could provide competition for the likes of Ajayi, Kyle Bartley and Dara O’Shea.

***In other news, one player has been tipped to make a permanent move to West Brom. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-transfer-rumours/west-brom-jayson-molumby-tipped-to-make-permanent-move/).***