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It’s understood West Brom have been tracking Al-Hamadi for some time and have scheduled a medical for today (January 21) to complete his temporary move to The Hawthorns.
The 14-time Iraq international has played just 125 minutes in the Premier League this season, with all his game time coming off the bench.
Al-Hamadi wasn’t in Ipswich’s plans at the start of last campaign, either, as he was sent on loan to League Two. The 22-year-old impressed at AFC Wimbledon, however, scoring 13 goals and making six assists in 23 English third-tier matches.
Those performances earned the striker a recall to Ipswich, where he played 14 games and scored four times during the second half of last season. That momentum didn’t carry over to the start of 2024/25 but it’s hoped a loan to West Brom will provide a welcomed boost for all parties involved.
Deal finalised for West Brom to sign midfielder
Meanwhile, Birmingham World understands versatile Standard Liege midfielder Isaac Price can now be considered an Albion player after a medical. West Brom had struck an agreement so sign the Northern Irishman for €2 million (£1.69m) plus a further €1 million (£845k) in instalments and add-ons.
Price, 21, has been a regular for Standard in the Jupiler Pro League ever since joining from Everton for free in July 2023. It was a bold move from the 16-time Northern Ireland international but it’s paid off as he’s gained regular experience in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Capable of playing as a regular central midfielder, a deep-lying playmaker, a box-to-box or a number ten, Price is versatile and should help Albion in a host of areas.
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