A young West Brom star has left the club, as Sheffield United close in on a bargain deal
Euro 2024 has now reached the end of its group stage, and the knockout rounds are upon us. England will take on Slovakia in the last 16 of the competition – but what is happening back home around the Hawthorns Stadium today?
A West Brom youngster has agreed a deal to leave the club and join a club in League One in the summer transfer window. His game time with the Baggies had become limited and was mainly characterised by loan moves away – as such, a move to greener pastures makes sense in this instance.
Elsewhere, Sheffield United are said to be in talks to snap up a 24-year-old from Leeds United on a free transfer. Having been at Leeds since 2006, it is likely to be a sombre moment for Whites fans – nevertheless, his playing time at Elland Road had greatly dried up over the years.
Zac Ashworth leaves West Brom to join Blackpool
Zac Ashworth has officially left West Brom to join Blackpool in League One on a permanent deal for an undisclosed transfer fee, as revealed on the Baggies’ website. He says he is ‘over the moon’ to have made the jump to the Seasiders.
Last season, Ashworth spent the campaign out on loan at Bolton Wanderers. He helped the Trotters reach the League One playoff final, making 16 league appearances, scoring two goals and registering a pair of assists.
Upon his arrival at Blackpool, Ashworth said in an interview featured on their official club website: “I’m over the moon to be here and really excited for what’s to come.
“Blackpool is a massive Club and this is a great opportunity for a fresh start. The gaffer was a big factor in the move. After speaking to him and discussing what he thinks I can offer, he made me really want to play for him and for the team. I’ve had such a warm welcome from everyone and can’t wait to meet the lads in training this week and get going in Tangerine.”
Sheffield United ‘agree deal’ to sign Leeds United’s Jamie Shackleton on a free transfer
Sheffield United are said to have agreed a deal with one of their Yorkshire rivals, Leeds United, to sign Jamie Shackleton on a free transfer. This is according to a report from Football Insider, who note that Shackleton’s contract at Leeds was due to expire at the end of the month – thus making a free transfer possible.
The 24-year-old made eleven Championship appearances for the White last season, registering a single assist along the way. He had become little more than a fringe player at – therefore, a fresh start elsewhere seems to make sense for all parties involved.
The Blades are looking to rebuild after a disastrous season in the Premier League that ended in relegation, while Leeds are looking to regroup after they were defeated in the Championship playoff final by Southampton. Shackleton will be United boss Chris Wilder’s first signing of the summer – who else will the Blades look to snap up before the deadline?
