West Bromwich Albion may well have one eye on the automatic promotion places and the other on the January transfer window right now, as James Morrison will be targeting a Premier League return with the Baggies.

West Brom sit just one point off the top of the Championship right now, level on points with bitter rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers, as Stoke City, Middlesbrough, and Birmingham City sit just ahead of them.

The additions of the likes of Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Rabby Nzingoula, and Felix Horn Myhre have so far proven to be exceptional, and contributed massively to their success in the early stages of the season.

It's been an incredible start to the campaign for the Baggies, who will be daring to dream of a return to the Premier League under the guidance of former midfielder James Morrison, though with the January transfer window fast approaching, business may well not be done just yet.

West Bromwich Albion fan pundit backs the Baggies to sign player who will have 'no shortage of suitors'

Football League World's West Brom fan pundit, Callum Burgess, has shared their thoughts on who they would like to see the Baggies make a move for this January, and has earmarked a player who very nearly returned to the Championship in the summer.

Callum said: "The January transfer window could be a good time to look at squads from teams who got promoted the previous season, but then some players who previously would have been important in the Championship have seen their role reduced in the Premier League as a consequence of other players being recruited.

"Within that sense, I'd look at Ipswich Town and Anis Mehmeti. Since the summer, he's only played once, and that was in the Carabao Cup, so clearly he's not got much of a role to play at this moment in time at Ipswich Town.

"I think that if he could potentially be available for a loan move, in a sense where Ipswich may want to get him on the market and to remind other suitors in the summer that he's clearly a talented player.

"Although he might not be Premier League level, of course, in the Championship, he'd be able to provide a spark for many teams, and if he was available there'd undoubtedly be no shortage of suitors.

"I think that if Albion were to sign someone such as himself, with Mikey Johnston returning from injury soon as well, then that'd be another decent player that Albion would have at their disposal, with Tunde playing well in his last few cameos off the bench as well.

"With someone like Mehmeti, if he was able to come in, he'd be another strong attacker to have in Albion's squad."

Do you agree with Callum that Anis Mehmeti would be a good addition for West Brom? Who would you like to see head to The Hawthorns this winter? Share your thoughts below!

Anis Mehmeti has fallen out of favour at Ipswich Town and could be targeted by West Bromwich Albion this January

Mehmeti, 25, first earned his shot in the EFL with Wycombe Wanderers, shining for the Chairboys in League One before joining Bristol City in January 2023, becoming a regular at Ashton Gate over the next three years.

He'd join Ipswich in January 2026 for around £3.5 million, helping Kieran McKenna's side make an immediate return to the top flight. However, following the Northern Irishman's exit from Portman Road, Mehmeti's future was cast in doubt.

The Albanian was the subject of interest from numerous clubs in the Championship over the summer window, as Pete O'Rourke reported on Birmingham City's and Wrexham's interest, whilst Alan Nixon reported via his Patreon on Derby County's pursuit.

Ultimately, he opted to remain with Ipswich, but having not been included in any of the Tractor Boys' matchday squads in the Premier League at this stage of the season, a January exit looks increasingly likely, as Callum has backed West Brom to make a move.

James Morrison will be looking to utilise the January transfer window to West Bromwich Albion's advantage

If West Brom do indeed find themselves in the midst of the promotion scrap come January, you wouldn't bet against Morrison urging the club to splash the cash in the winter window to boost their Premier League prospects.

Whether Ipswich would be open to striking a permanent sale of Mehmeti remains to be seen, as a loan move appears to be the most likely option at this stage, which would probably suit the Baggies better.

West Brom cannot afford to let the January window pass them by, as preparations for how the winter period will play out must be planned ASAP.