West Brom boss will talk with Craig Dawson over potential loan move

West Brom boss will talk with Bolton Wanderers target Craig Dawson over potential loan move

WEST Brom boss Pepe Mel has confirmed that he is considering loaning out Wanderers target Craig Dawson.

The Spanish coach says the former England Under-21 international centre half is still very much part of his long-term plans at The Hawthorns.

But Mel told The Birmingham Mail that he will talk with Dawson about the possibility of a temporary move – raising hopes that he could come back for a second spell at the Reebok.

Wigan Athletic are among several clubs looking to bring the young defender back for the Championship, where he was a revelation for Dougie Freedman’s side last season.

But sources close to the player believe Wanderers is his destination of choice, leaving the way clear for a return that would be warmly received on the terraces.

“All of the clubs in the Championship want Craig Dawson,” said Mel.

“He’s an excellent centre-back, he’s a young player and he has a big future for us.

“It’s something we need to talk about with Craig. The advantage of the system in England is that you can loan him out for one month and he can have game time.”

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BoltonTillIDie wrote:West Brom boss will talk with Bolton Wanderers target Craig Dawson over potential loan move

WEST Brom boss Pepe Mel has confirmed that he is considering loaning out Wanderers target Craig Dawson.

The Spanish coach says the former England Under-21 international centre half is still very much part of his long-term plans at The Hawthorns.

But Mel told The Birmingham Mail that he will talk with Dawson about the possibility of a temporary move – raising hopes that he could come back for a second spell at the Reebok.

Wigan Athletic are among several clubs looking to bring the young defender back for the Championship, where he was a revelation for Dougie Freedman’s side last season.

But sources close to the player believe Wanderers is his destination of choice, leaving the way clear for a return that would be warmly received on the terraces.

“All of the clubs in the Championship want Craig Dawson,” said Mel.

“He’s an excellent centre-back, he’s a young player and he has a big future for us.

“It’s something we need to talk about with Craig. The advantage of the system in England is that you can loan him out for one month and he can have game time.”

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I can see Dawson coming back to Bolton but let's hope it's not just for a month.

My thoughts exactly...

Needs to be rest of the season, preferably with an option to buy but rest of this season at least. Otherwise no thanks. I rate the lad but what's the point of a one month loan? that's maybe five games tops and we have twenty league matches left so we need someone available for all of them.

Really would be a morale booster this one for club and fans.

Fuck it.

Other clubs are interested, this means we cant afford it.

He will end up at wigan.

Reebok_Rebel wrote:Fuck it.

Other clubs are interested, this means we cant afford it.

He will end up at wigan.

The conversation is about going on loan - not specifically coming to us. Mel will look for the best deal. If Dawson specifically wants to come to us, that may swing it, but I imagine they'll be looking for top dollar - not our strongpoint.

I'd like him back but we can't afford to be in a bidding war for a player who's coming on loan and will never be ours. If it's a loan with a view to a permanent move I'd look at it but the West Brom manager seems keen on Dawson and only wants him out on loan to get game time under his belt. That being the case I feel we should offer the same deal as we did last time (whatever that may be) and hope the lad's desire to play here swings it.