West Bromwich Albion: Fans asked to stay patient as sale of club moves closer

West Bromwich Albion fans group Action For Albion have called for Baggies supporters to stay patient as the reported proposed sale of the Championship club moves closer.

Albion released a statement on Monday to confirm officially for the first time that chairman Guochuan Lai is seeking new majority shareholders.

But things are currently going very well on the field for the Baggies.

And Action For Albion are keen that nothing should rock the boat in B71.

Following weeks of local and social media speculation, there are now three reported potential bidders, of which one is understood to be an outright favourite.

The Baggies’ statement on Monday also revealed that the club has taken out a further loan with investment group MSD Holdings, on top of the four-year £20m loan taken out 11 months ago.

Ahead of Saturday’s home game with Championship leaders Leicester City, a statement released by Action For Albion front man Ali Jones said: “This reiterates the need for a full and complete takeover as soon as is practicably possible.

“Although this news may be understandable in the context of reported positive negotiations for new owners, increased debt is clearly a risk for a club in our position, so we will be seeking dialogue with the club to more fully understand this development and its implications.

“Saturday’s result underlines that on the field we are under the correct stewardship.

“Results and performances on the pitch have been very positive so far this season, in large part due to Carlos Corberan’s leadership, generating as good an atmosphere and bond between the club, players and fans that we have seen in modern times.