West Brom boss Sam Allardyce has passed on signing Manchester United winger Daniel James.

The Daily Mail says Allardyce has opted against signing wingers Daniel James and Duncan Watmore from Manchester United and Middlesbrough respectively, with the former Everton boss prioritising a centre back, midfielder and striker instead as the Baggies look to haul themselves out of the Premier League relegation zone.

Allardyce took over at the Hawthorns and has since overseen a gutsy 1-1 draw with Liverpool, sandwiched between heavy home losses to Aston Villa and Leeds.

The 5-0 loss to Marcelo Bielsa's men will have been particularly concerning and while Allardyce is an admirer of both Watmore and James, he feels the team need to develop a more solid spine if they are to survive this season.