West Brom eyeing move for Derby captain Tom Lawrence – who is set to leave on a free this summer

West Brom are leading the chase for Derby County forward Tom Lawrence.

The 28-year-old Wales international is available as a free agent when his contract ends this month and has a number of clubs keen to sign him.

Manager Steve Bruce is a confirmed fan of the former Manchester United trainee who scored 11 goals for troubled Derby last season as they fought against all odds to try and stay in the Championship.

Tom Lawrence was club captain of Derby County, but is set to depart for free this summer

Former manager Wayne Rooney was unable to convince Lawrence to stay at the Rams

Lawrence worked well under former manager Wayne Rooney, who had hoped to persuade his club captain to stay another year. However, that was always a big ask once Derby were relegated.

Rooney has also since confirmed he is stepping down from his role, making Derby’s chance of keeping Lawrence even more slim.

West Brom have already exploited the free agent market to sign John Swift and Jed Wallace as Bruce looks to revamp his forward line.

However, they face competition for Lawrence from Sheffield United, Watford and Rangers who all recognise the value Lawrence offers as a free.

Lawrence has scored 37 goals in 185 games for Derby since joining the club from Ipswich in 2017. 

The duo had formed a positive relationship at Derby, but both are on their ways out of the club