Former Leeds United and Southampton star Carlton Palmer has expressed shock at the hefty price tag reportedly placed on West Brom striker Josh Maja, Soccernet.ng reports.
Maja has been key to West Brom’s fine run this term, with the Nigerian international playing a crucial role with ten goals and one assist in 16 Championship games.
The former Sunderland star’s impressive displays have caught the attention of clubs abroad, with Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo reportedly keen on signing him during the January transfer window.
West Brom are not eager to let the club’s leading goalscorer depart for a cheap, though, as the Baggies are demanding £17 million (approx. N36 billion) before sanctioning his sale.
That transfer fee would eclipse the £15.2m record package that West Brom received for Salomon Rondon in 2019.
Former England international Palmer is convinced it would be an ‘unbelievable business’ if West Brom got the deal done for Maja, who arrived at the club on a free transfer from Bordeaux.