West Brom fail to lure Robinson to the club
West Brom made an attempt to sign Callum Robinson from Preston North End, according to The Daily Mail’s Laurie Whitwell, but Sheffield United have won the race for his signature.
The versatile attacker enjoyed a strong season in the Championship last term. He found the back of the net on 12 occasions for his side and set up his teammates three times.
Robinson’s displays under Alex Neil appear to have prompted Premier League interest, with newly-promoted Sheffield United closing in on signing him.
The Blades will reportedly pay a fee worth £7 million, which could rise to £10 million depending on additional bonuses.
Whitwell claims that West Brom were prepared to meet the demands for Robinson’s transfer, but such was the player’s desire to play top-flight football, the Baggies missed out.
Norwich City also pushed to sign the 24-year-old but having been quoted the apparent £7 million fee, no serious move to sign the Preston man materialised.