West Brom are interested in signing Scotland defender Jack Hendry

West Brom interested in signing Scotland defender Jack Hendry from Oostende despite the Belgium club recently taking up an option to sign him on a permanent deal from Celtic

  • Oostende are open to making a quick profit and could sell Hendry for £5 million  
  • West Brom boss Valerien Ismael wanted to sign Hendry for former club Barnsley
  • Baggies are also considering a move for former Barnsley captain Alex Mowatt  

 West Bromwich Albion are showing interest in Scotland centre back Jack Hendry.

The 26-year-old is joining Oostende in a £1.8million deal this week after they took up their option to buy him from Celtic after an impressive season on loan.

However, the Belgian club are open to making a quick profit on their investment and are willing to sell the stylish defender for around £5million.

West Brom are interested in signing Scottish international defender Jack Hendry (right)

New West Brom manager Valerien Ismael wanted Hendry at his former club Barnsley 

Hendry’s form in Belgium last season earned him a call-up to Steve Clarke’s European Championships squad. He scored in a pre-tournament friendly against Holland and was in the starting line-up for their first match against Czech Republic.

Albion’s new manager Valerien Ismael is a confirmed admirer of 6ft 4ins Hendry and wanted him at Barnsley. He is keen to add a centre-back who is strong at bringing the ball out of defence.

Ismael is also considering a contract offer for his former Barnsley captain, midfielder Alex Mowatt, who is a free agent.

The Baggies are also considering a move for former Barnsley captain Alex Mowatt

 The Baggies are also considering a move for former Barnsley captain Alex Mowatt