Transfer column: West Brom talks 'progress' for Morgan as Stewart signs

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West Brom-Chelsea talks ‘progressing’ over Morgan

West Brom are ‘progressing talks’ with Chelsea to land striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan on a permanent deal - as per BBC Sport reporter Nizaar Kinsella.

Morgan, whose contract is set to expire next year, is expected to leave Chelsea for a nominal fee that includes a ‘substantial’ sell-on clause.

The 20-year-old impressed on loan at Peterborough United in League One last term - scoring 12 goals and setting up three more in 34 league appearances.

West Brom sign Stewart from Falkirk

Albion have sealed their first signing of the summer with a £1.3million swoop for striker Barney Stewart from Falkirk.

The 22-year-old has agreed a four-year deal at The Hawthorns, continuing a remarkable rise since making his professional debut last year.

He scored 19 goals in his first full season in the professional game, including 10 in the Scottish Premiership after being recalled from a loan spell at Dunfermline.

Walsall complete Dallas signing

Walsall have unveiled striker Andrew Dallas as their first signing under new head coach Lee Grant.

The 26-year-old has penned a two-year deal and will officially join the Saddlers once his contract with Barnsley expires on July 1.

Dallas scored 17 goals on loan at Southend United last term.

Villa ‘set sights’ on World Cup striker

Aston Villa have reportedly joined the race to sign Lille OSC striker Mathias Fernandez-Pardo - who is on World Cup duty with Belgium this summer.

According to a report by Sacha Tavolieri, Villa scouts are currently in the United States to observe several players players - including the 21-year-old.

The Belgian scored eight goals and set-up seven more in 41 games across all competitions for Lille last term.

He also came on as a late substitute during his country’s 1-1 draw against Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday.

Ex-Wolves loanee linked with Prem switch

Newly-promoted Premier League outfit Coventry City are ‘keen’ on signing former Wolves loanee Angel Gomes - according to TEAMTALK.

The report suggests that the Sky Blues, Hull City and several more established Premier League are monitoring his availability.

Marseille are reportedly willing to sell, with Gomes also wanting a return to the Premier League after spending the second half of last season on loan at Wolves.