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title: "West Bromwich Albion: Allardyce eyeing move for Balikwisha"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-bromwich-albion-allardyce-eyeing-move-for-balikwisha/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "George McGibbon"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-04-08T18:30:50Z"
modified: "2021-04-08T18:30:50Z"
---

# West Bromwich Albion: Allardyce eyeing move for Balikwisha

**According to recent reports from Belgium, West Bromwich Albion are one of two Premier League sides keeping an eye on Michel-Ange Balikwisha ahead of the summer transfer window.**

The report by [Le Soir](https://www.lesoir.be/365158/article/2021-04-08/bruges-contacte-le-standard-pour-michel-ange-balikwisha) (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/brighton-and-west-brom-closely-follow-player-forward-sees-no-urgency-to-sign-new-contract-with-club/)) claims that both West Brom and Brighton & Hove Albion are closely monitoring the Standard Liege forward ahead of a potential summer move, while Club Brugge are also believed to have contacted their Pro League rivals regarding a deal for the 19-year-old.

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So far this season, Balikwisha has been in fine form over his 24 league appearances for Mbaye Leye’s side, scoring [seven goals](https://www.sofascore.com/player/michel-ange-balikwisha/923969) and providing [two assists](https://www.sofascore.com/player/michel-ange-balikwisha/923969), as well as averaging a [SofaScore match rating of 6.98.](https://www.sofascore.com/player/michel-ange-balikwisha/923969)

And, with the Belgium U21 international recently [rejecting Standard Liege’s proposals of an extension](https://sportwitness.co.uk/brighton-and-west-brom-closely-follow-player-forward-sees-no-urgency-to-sign-new-contract-with-club/) to his current deal, as well as it being reported that the 19-year-old is [not convinced of a move to Club Brugge](https://sportwitness.co.uk/brighton-and-west-brom-closely-follow-player-forward-sees-no-urgency-to-sign-new-contract-with-club/), West Brom could find themselves in a favourable position regarding a move for Balikwisha come the summer.

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### Transfer Tavern Take

Considering how impressive Balikwisha has been for Standard Liege this season, despite his young age, it is not overly surprising to read that a number of clubs are interested in his services this summer.

However, while the player himself may not fancy a move to Brugge, Brighton’s interest could pose West Brom something of a headache, as, if the Baggies do not ensure Premier League survival this summer, it could be argued that Balikwisha may well prefer a move to a top-flight side, rather than one playing their football in the Championship.

***In other news: ‘Get him signed’ – Allardyce reveals £31k-p/w priority target outperforming every WBA player – find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-brom-transfer-rumours/west-bromwich-albion-allardyce-reveals-priority-summer-target/)!***