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title: "West Brom: Journalist excited by Tom Rogic rumour"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-09-10T16:10:25Z"
modified: "2022-09-10T16:10:25Z"
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# West Brom: Journalist excited by Tom Rogic rumour

**[West Bromwich Albion](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/)‘s potential signing of former Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic would be an exciting one if it goes through, according to journalist Chris Lepkowski.**

### The Lowdown: West Brom close to Rogic signing

On Friday, it emerged that the Baggies were [closing in](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/west-brom-baggies-also-on-the-brink-of-tom-rogic-signing/) on the signing of the 29-year-old, whose time as a Hoops player came to an end earlier this year.

Rogic enjoyed a superb spell at Celtic, winning [numerous trophies](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tom-rogic/erfolge/spieler/213672) and proving to be a crucial part of their midfield, making [272 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tom-rogic/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/213672/verein/371) for the club.

It looks as though West Brom will snap up the [out-of-contract](https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1568170865388388352?s=20&t=gfhqW_MBzu7nM5YjejwwBg) Australian on a free transfer, as Steve Bruce aims to execute some much-needed business.

### The Latest: Lepkowski reacts to Rogic news

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/chrislepkowski/status/1568173099450769408?s=20&t=-5f5FBQx_EZL4GhsK20bJQ), Lepkowski reacted positively to the news [posted by](https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1568170865388388352) The Telegraph’s John Percy, saying that Rogic would be a strong signing for West Brom.

He said of the 29-year-old:

> “This would be a very interesting signing. Decent player, likes to get forward.”

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### The Verdict: Exciting addition for Baggies

Rogic is exactly what West Brom need in terms of a central midfielder who can dictate games, bringing poise and defensive quality in a deeper role. That’s not to say he can’t score goals himself either, with [46](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tom-rogic/alletore/spieler/213672) coming his way at Celtic, along with 49 assists.

He is also adept at taking on opponents, his average of 1.6 dribbles per game the [third-highest](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/103/Archive/Scotland-Celtic) at Parkhead last season and better than what [anyone has managed](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/175/Show/England-West-Bromwich) at The Hawthorns so far this term.

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The likes of John Swift and Jed Wallace can provide ammunition further up the pitch while being ably accompanied by the former Celtic wizard, who was [lauded](https://www.67hailhail.com/news/celtic-boss-ange-postecoglou-dishes-out-tom-rogic-praise-after-super-game/) for his “extra special qualities” by his ex-manager Ange Postecoglou last term.

Rogic could make a huge difference to the Baggies’ chances of rising up the [Championship](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/championship-news/) table, bringing with him vast experience and proven international pedigree, having [won 51 caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/tom-rogic/nationalmannschaft/spieler/213672/verein_id/3433) for Australia.