'Barely started': West Brom target Aune Heggebo backed to make Championship mark
Aune Heggebo has been backed to make a mark in the Championship ahead of his proposed move to West Brom.
The striker, who plays for Norwegian side Brann, has travelled to Albion's pre-season training camp in Austria ahead of a £4.7m move.
The forward, who has scored seven goals in 13 games so far this season, will be Brann's biggest ever sale.
And he has been backed to make a mark in the Championship by both a former coach and his father.
Speaking in Norway, ex-Brann coach Carl Erik-Torp said: “A brilliant move.
“The fact that Brann has managed to push the price so much higher is simply very good business. Now they get a sum that allows them to build the club further, but also bring in a good replacement in the long term.”
And his father, Sindre Heggebo, has also been discussing the move in the Norwegian media.
He revealed the move first came around a week and a half ago - and he is excited for his son to join 'a good club'.
He added: "[At Hawthorns, Aune will find a] good football culture with lots of cheers and a great atmosphere in the stands. He likes that.
“We have known about the transfer for a week and a half. Aune has taken steps all the way, and has always made sure that he is safe where he is.
“He has not [desperately] wanted to leave Brann. There are only good feelings between him and Brann. And then there will also be some money left in the club that allows Brann to continue investing.
“We are extremely happy with where he has come. Aune is definitely still developing – he has barely started his career!”
