According to the Express & Star, ex-Norwich City pair Wes Hoolahan and Russell Martin are currently on trial with West Brom as free agents in a bid to secure a deal with the Baggies.
Martin and Hoolahan were both released by the Canaries this summer. This brought centre-back Martin’s nine-year stay at Carrow Road to an end. However, the 32-year-old could remain a Championship player by impressing on his trial and securing a contract at the Hawthorns.
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Martin fell out of favour at Norwich last season and was sent on loan to join Rangers for the second half of the campaign. Baggies boss Darren Moore would be taking a gamble by offering Martin a contract considering his poor recent form, but the Midlands side could certainly do with some extra depth at the back.
That being said, many West Brom fans don’t think that Martin is the answer and would rather see their club look towards academy products instead. Here is some of the reaction on Twitter from the Hawthorns faithful to the news that Martin was on trial with their club…
