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title: "West Brom: Fabrizio Romano drops exciting Okay Yokuslu claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-fabrizio-romano-drops-exciting-okay-yokuslu-claim-transfer-championship/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Championship News"
published: "2022-07-18T06:45:16Z"
modified: "2022-07-18T06:45:16Z"
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# West Brom: Fabrizio Romano drops exciting Okay Yokuslu claim

**[West Brom](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-news/) are closing in on re-signing their former midfielder Okay Yokuslu, with journalist Fabrizio Romano providing a fresh update on the situation.**

### The Lowdown: Yokuslu’s West Brom past

The Turk was a [popular figure](https://www.westbromnews.co.uk/2022/07/01/west-brom-fans-want-okay-yokuslu-return-but-the-club-should-stay-away/) at The Hawthorns during a stint on loan in 2021, proving to be an influential performer in midfield and making [16 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/okay-yokuslu/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/137616/verein/984).

Unfortunately, West Brom’s relegation from the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) saw Yokuslu depart instead of his loan move becoming permanent, and he has since played for Getafe on a temporary basis.

It now looks as though a reunion with the Baggies is highly likely, following the end of his time at Celta Vigo as he ran down his contract in Galicia.

### The Latest: Romano says deal nearly done

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1548715676910723073?s=20&t=TgGWBMaWhtMgpfxYkw8fzw), Romano claimed that the move was all but done, with Yokuslu just needing to be granted a work permit in order for the transfer to go through.

The journalist tweeted:

> “Turkish international Okay Yokuşlu has passed medicals and signed the contract with West Bromwich, after terminating contract with Celtic Vigo.
>
> “All parties waiting for work permit then it will be official.”

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### The Verdict: Superb signing

This is great news for West Brom, with Yokuslu making a lasting impression during his loan spell in 2021 and proving to be influential from the middle of the park.

The 28-year-old won [2.6 aerial duels](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/93805/History/Okay-Yokuslu) per game in the Premier League, along with 2.4 tackles and 2.2 interceptions ([second and first](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/175/Archive/England-West-Bromwich?stageId=18685) in Albion’s squad respectively), showing what a tenacious presence he had been for the Baggies previously.

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Yokuslu has the influence and ability to take the Championship by storm next season, hopefully playing a pivotal role in Steve Bruce’s team’s mission to return to the top flight.