West Brom reportedly tried to sign Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso during the January transfer window but a move for the Spaniard failed to materialise after terms could not be agreed.
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Alonso, 30, joined Chelsea in 2016 after making the switch from Italian side Fiorentina.
Despite featuring heavily under former managers Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri, the Spanish full-back struggled to force his way into Frank Lampard’s first-team plans.
After featuring in just 32 matches in all competitions during Lampard’s 18-month reign, there were growing suggestions the 30-year-old could move on.
According to a recent report from The Athletic, one club looking to offer Alonso a way out of his recent Stamford Bridge nightmare was Sam Alladyce’s Baggies.
Of course, as we know now, a move failed to happen with the 30-year-old opting to stay at the Blues.
Now under the guidance of new-manager Thomas Tuchel, following the sacking of Lampard earlier this year (Sky Sports), Alonso has seen a sudden upturn in game-time.
After featuring in three of Tuchel’s first four games in charge, Alonso’s Chelsea future now appears to be in a more stable position.
With his current contract not set to expire until 2023, fans can probably expect to see a lot more of their attacking full-back.