Work will already be going on at The Hawthorns to try to identify the next gem Albion can bring in on loan.
Mikey Johnston was a goldmine for Carlos Corberan and Ian Pearce, head of football operations, last season.
His arrival and success were a flashback to past loanee successes, such as Dwight Gayle and a youthful Harvey Barnes. His seven goals helped catapult Albion into the play-offs.
Considering the financial limitations Albion will have to operate under going forward, making astute loan signings this summer will be another top focus.
For these loanees they will be no doubt looking at the bigger clubs, the Premier League sides who are willing to let their young guns go out and gain valuable experience
As is always the case in the summer transfer window, those deals will probably come around later unless something has already been lined up.
Clubs often like to take their young talents away on pre-season tours, get them involved with their own first team before allowing them to go out on loan. So that business will come later in the window – but where will Albion be looking?
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