Arron considers whether Jay Rodriguez's time at St Mary's and where will be his next destination, the black country or the black & white stripes.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Rodriguez is free to leave Southampton this summer and Albion are in dialogue with Saints, with an initial fee of around £12 million understood to be the asking price.
Newcastle are also said to be in the frame for the 27-year-old forward but it is believed Rodriguez is favours the prospect of signing for West Brom, due to their interest in signing him over the last two transfer windows.
The current managerial situation at saints may delay negotiations, but Albion are confident of making the former Burnley striker one of their first signings of the summer.
It will be a shame to see Rodriguez leave who before his horrific injury a few years ago, had such a bright future ahead of him.
With the added competition in the squad now though, it seems he needs to move on to the game time he needs to regain that kind of form.
Jay will be a favourite with the saints fans but now appears its time for an amicable departure in the best interests of both parties.
What do you think about Jay Rodriguez's potential departure is good or bad business for the club?