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Newcastle United join West Bromwich Albion in chase for Red Star Belgrade striker Richmond Boakye

West Bromwich Albion are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Red Star Belgrade forward Richmond Boakye.

ESPN report that new Baggies boss Alan Pardew has identified Boakye as a transfer target in January as they look to avoid a relegation scrap.

West Brom have scored only 12 goals in 16 league games this season and were beaten 1-0 by bottom club Swansea City at the weekend.

West Brom are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for  Richmond Boakye
West Brom are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Richmond Boakye

This is less than 24-year-old Ghana international Boakye has managed on his own this campaign - he has scored 14 in just 13 league matches for Red Star.