Striker Ali Al-Hamadi’s proposed move to West Brom has now broken down.
As reported earlier, West Midlands sources this morning overstated the progress the move had made with claims he was with the Baggies to undergo a medical regarding a loan.
The Iraqi international had, however, held talks with Tony Mowbray’s side regarding a permanent switch but with no deal agreed between the clubs and discussions regarding the potential move broke down this afternoon.
The 22-year-old has been Town’s third-choice frontman this season but his only starts came in the cup ties against his former club AFC Wimbledon and Bristol Rovers.
In the summer, Al-Hamadi was close to signing for Derby on loan but the move didn’t happen after Town pulled out of the deal to sign Armando Broja on loan from Chelsea.
A move - either permanently or on loan - during January has always looked on the cards with the Blues known to want to bring in a more senior frontman during this window.
Iraq-born, Liverpool-raised Al-Hamadi joined Town for around £1 million from the Dons in January last year and has made three starts - one in the league - and 24 sub appearances, scoring five times. His only goal this season came in the Carabao Cup tie against his old club at Plough Lane in August.