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West Brom Refuses to Let Star Striker Josh Maja Leave Despite Transfer Interest
West Bromwich Albion is set to keep hold of their key striker, Josh Maja, despite mounting interest from clubs both within and outside of England ahead of the January transfer window.
According to club insider Callum Burgess, the Baggies have no intention of parting ways with the 25-year-old, who has been instrumental in their attack this season.
Maja, who joined West Brom earlier, has been in sensational form, scoring 10 goals in the Sky Bet Championship.
His remarkable performances have made him the current leading scorer in the competition.
His contribution has been critical for the team, and his ability to find the back of the net has made him a fan favorite.
While the Nigerian forward has caught the attention of several clubs, Burgess made it clear that West Brom will not entertain any offers for Maja.
The striker has become an essential part of the squad, and his importance to the team’s success is undeniable.
Burgess also shared that the prospect of Maja’s departure would come as a shock to many West Brom supporters.
He emphasized that Maja’s value to the team goes beyond just his goals, with his presence and influence on the pitch making him a cornerstone of the Baggies’ forward line.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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