5 Key Players That Will Leave West Bromwich Albion This Summer

After an abysmal performance last season that saw the Baggies finish rock-bottom of the Premier League, fans are now desperate for Moore to bolster the squad whilst keeping hold of as many key players as possible.

But with a plethora of clubs circling the squad like vultures, just how many will stay loyal?

West Brom have already lost two key players this summer: former captain, Jonny Evans, who signed with Leicester City after his £3m release clause was activated in June, and Ben Foster, who joined Watford for £4m this week.

Darren Moore also chose to release Boaz Myhill, Claudio Yacob and Gareth McAuley in June. McAuley, 38, started nine games for the Baggies last season and made a further four appearances as a substitute, but it was ultimately his age that was the deciding factor in Moore not wanting to extend his contract.

Craig Dawson

The 28-year-old stunned the club last week after refusing to go on the pre-season training camp to Portugal, preferring to train alone in an effort to force through a move elsewhere.

After a £12m bid from West Ham was rejected by the Baggies, Dawson handed in a transfer request.

Burnley, Everton and West Ham are all interested in Dawson, but West Brom are yet to receive an offer close to their valuation of the defender, which is in excess of £20m.

The hefty price tag has not deterred the three clubs' interest, however, which means Dawson could very well be the next player to leave the Albion.

James McClean

McClean has been linked with a move to Stoke ever since Gary Rowett's appointment in May. Rowett had tried to sign McClean in January when he was the manager at Derby County but the Baggies were not willing to sell at that time.

Stoke and West Brom have been in negotiations since mid-June over the Irish winger. It is understood that Stoke had offered £4m initially, but Albion are after an amount closer to £6m.

James McClean arrived at West Brom three years ago from Wigan for just £1.5m, which makes the deal a positive for both sides: the Baggies earn a tidy profit and Stoke get their man.

The 29-year-old only started 14 times for the Baggies last season, scoring just once in 30 games.

Ahmed Hegazi

The 6'4 defender from Egypt was signed initially on loan at the Baggies in July 2017, before being signed permanently in December that same year, with a contract that runs until 2022.

Hegazi had an impressive debut campaign last season and featured in every Premier League game for the Baggies, amongst his 42 appearances in all competitions.

His performances caught the eye of Premier League clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Everton and Leicester City. And with his release clause set at a meagre £10m, any side could potentially snap up the centre-back for a bargain price.

Hegazi, 27, is also wanted by Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli Jeddah, who were linked with the defender before West Brom signed him.

Salomon Rondon

Rondon was West Brom's joint-top goalscorer alongside Jay Rodriguez last season, netting seven goals. While that figure is relatively low, fans and football critics alike are well aware that the 28-year-old has the ability to compete with the best, but has simply lacked the service to reach double figures.

Rondon's release clause is set at a healthy £16.5m, and with many Baggies fans acknowledging that the striker is too good for the Championship, an exit might well be on the cards.

Newcastle's Rafa Benitez has made Rondon one of his top targets this season, but he will have to challenge Manuel Pellegrini of West Ham United to the Venezuelan's signature. Pellegrini might have the advantage over Benitez, as he was Rondon's manager at Malaga.

Jay Rodriguez

Jay Rodriguez is keen on a return to the Premier League and with European football waiting for him at Burnley -- if an agreement can be made between the two clubs -- the writing might well be on the wall.

Burnley had offered a combined £25m for both Craig Dawson and Jay Rodriguez in late June, but the Baggies flat-out rejected the fee. Craig Dawson's value alone is estimated to be in excess of £20m, with Rodriguez around the same price.

Burnley are in the market for a wide forward and must decide between Danny Ings of Liverpool or Jay Rodriguez, who will inevitably come at a cheaper cost.