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West Brom left with huge transfer regret after missing out on teenage sensation

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Ryan Mason will be thrilled with how his first full time job in management is going.

After four games of the Championship season, his West Bromwich Albion side is second in the table and unbeaten.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
1 MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough4 4 0 0 7 1 6 12
2 West BromWest Brom4 3 1 0 6 3 3 10
3 Stoke CityStoke City4 3 0 1 8 3 5 9
4 LeicesterLeicester4 3 0 1 6 3 3 9
5 CoventryCoventry4 2 2 0 14 6 8 8

Part of their success is down to some excellent transfer business that has even led to the club’s sporting director saying that West Brom signed three of the league’s best players in the window.

For every success though, there are still some deals that never came to light and there is one huge transfer regret playing on the Baggies’ minds.

West Brom missed out on signing Harrison Armstrong

Championship clubs were involved in a straight showdown to sign Everton teenager Harrison Armstrong.

After a successful loan spell at Derby County, Armstrong had suitors all across the division but decided to go to Preston North End.

Harrison Armstrong carries the ball during Morocco vs England U18s
Photo by Denis Doyle – The FA/The FA via Getty Images

It was a decision that left West Brom seething, according to Alan Nixon’s latest column.

Nixon revealed that the Black Country club made an approach for the 18-year-old on deadline day but by then it was too late and Preston completed the deal.

Harrison Armstrong captains England U19s in 3-3 draw

Preston fans will be excited to see their new loan signing in action this season and have already been given an insight into his quality.

Armstrong captained England U19s when he was introduced in their game against Spain and rescued a point for the young Three Lions.

It was the second time the attacking midfielder led the England side out after he captained the midweek game against Ukraine, showcasing his leadership and ability in abundance.