Steve Bruce linked to exciting reunion with Newcastle United duo
West Brom boss Steve Bruce is targeting summer moves for Newcastle United duo Dwight Gayle and Sean Longstaff, according to reports.
The former Magpies boss has had a difficult start to life in the West Midlands. West Brom currently sit ninth in the Championship table, however, enjoyed an impressive win over table-toppers Fulham during the week. Now, Bruce has been linked with a move for his former Newcastle players once the summer window opens.
As reported by The Mirror, West Brom are interested in bringing Longstaff and Gayle to The Hawthorns.
Longstaff is already in danger of leaving Newcastle for free once the campaign has ended. Boss Eddie Howe has expressed his intentions to keep the midfielder at the club, however a new deal is yet to be signed.
Gayle is well known to be a lethal threat inside the Championship. Having already spent a year with West Brom, fans will no doubt be excited at the prospect of a reunion.
During the 2018/19 season Gayle played 40 Championship games for the Baggies, scoring 24 and assisting a further two more.
But since returning to Newcastle, the 32-year-old has failed to make an impression in the top flight.
Gayle has made just six appearances this campaign across all competitions, failing to find the back of the net.
Longstaff has also fallen down the pecking order in recent months. The 24-year-old has featured just 18 times in the league, with the majority coming from off the bench.
Following the takeover of Newcastle, it would be no surprise to see a number of players exit in summer to make way for fresh signings.
And it seems Bruce is keen on reuniting with some former players, as he hopes to bring West Brom back to the Premier League.
Bruce wants to build on strong form
Meanwhile, Bruce has called on his side to get another three points against Bristol City before the international break.
The mid-week victory over Fulham was the strongest win under Bruce’s tenure, and West Brom may even be looking for a late play-off charge.
However, Bruce has demanded that his players continue in the same fashion at Ashton Gate on Saturday.
Speaking to BirminghamLive, Bruce said: “It’s turned into a decent week, we’ve taken seven (points) from nine.
“Now I’m going to put the pressure on all of us… we have got a huge game at the weekend against Bristol. Can we go and repeat that performance before the international break?
“There is probably too many chasing, but can we go on a run? We have got to back it up. We have to win at Bristol before the break. So let’s see, I’m not going to give it up.”
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