Baggies Beat Prem Pack to Pinnington as Morrison’s Rebuild Kicks Off

West Brom are wasting no time. Fresh off a great escape and James Morrison’s permanent appointment, the Baggies have moved to the front of the queue for Liverpool prospect Carter Pinnington — a real statement that the summer rebuild is very much on.

West Brom win the chase for Liverpool defender

Per journalist Pete O’Rourke, Albion are set to sign Liverpool centre-half Carter Pinnington on a permanent deal, nudging aside competition from Premier League outfits and Championship rivals. The 19-year-old has trained with the Reds’ senior group, penned his first professional terms in 2024, and now looks primed for regular senior football in the Midlands.

An imposingly built defender with age-group caps for England at U15, U16 and U18 level — and eligibility for South Africa — Pinnington fits the brief: hungry, teachable, and ready to grow with a squad that flirted far too closely with the trapdoor last term.

Morrison’s mandate: build on the unbeaten surge

Let’s give credit where it’s due. Morrison steadied a listing ship with a 10-match unbeaten burst to secure Championship survival, and he’s now signed a two-year deal to lead the project properly. The job description is simple: cut out the jeopardy, lift the standards, and make The Hawthorns a horrible away day again.

Pinnington’s arrival ticks a big box for the back line. West Brom need legs, height and composure, and while the youngster is no instant cure-all, he adds profile and potential to a department that must get meaner and more reliable.

Premier League raid part two: Morgan on the agenda

The talent trawl doesn’t stop at Anfield. Reports suggest Albion are in advanced talks to land Chelsea forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan on a permanent. That would be another savvy move aimed at injecting pace and punch in the final third — essential if Morrison’s men are to spend next spring peering up the table rather than over their shoulders.

Smart window, balanced squad

There’s a clear plan to stockpile high-ceiling youngsters, but supporters are right to want a couple of old hands too — voices who’ve been through the slog and know how to manage the messy Saturday afternoons. Blend the fearlessness of Pinnington and, potentially, Morgan with a few gnarly pros and the Baggies can turn last season’s nerves into this season’s nuisance for everyone else.

For those tracking the market moves, our guide to the best betting sites is a handy bookmark — but the biggest wager at The Hawthorns is on youth meeting know-how. Back Morrison, back the structure, and back a busy window; do that, and the relegation chatter should fade fast.

The bottom line

Pinnington is a marker in the sand: West Brom can still outmanoeuvre top-flight suitors when the pitch is right. Nail a couple more signatures of similar intent — and add experience to steady the ship — and Morrison’s revolution won’t just be about survival; it’ll be about setting standards.