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There is expected to be a lot of movement at West Bromwich Albion over the course of the summer, with Tony Pulis excepted to reshape his playing squad for the upcoming season.

It has been reported that the former Stoke boss is ready to off-load the likes of Victor Anichebe and Brown Ideye to help fund other key signings.

Several names have been linked with a move to The Hawthorns already, from the likes of Demba Ba, who currently plays for Besiktas, to Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.

However, The Baggies have reportedly shown an interest in Ipswich Town left back Tyrone Mings, a player who they should sign as quickly as possible.

Last summer, Albion missed out on Aaron Cresswell, who played for the Tractor Boys the year before. The Englishman had a superb season at West Ham and it has been reported that the likes of Manchester City are sniffing around the former Tranmere Rovers player.

West Brom cannot afford to make a similar mistake this time around.

Mings broke onto the scene last year, playing 35 times and helping his side reach the play-off semi-finals, where they eventually lost to rivals Norwich City.

The signing of Mings would benefit the club in so many ways on and off the field.

First of all, Albion would be purchasing a player with his best year ahead of him. He is just 22 years old and is always going to get better, especially under the management of Pulis. He is confident on the ball and has the ability to overlap the winger at pace, which would suit the club counter attack style of play.

At 6ft 5ins he will offer something from set pieces and be an outlet ball when the side want to switch the play, something Craig Dawson was very good at last season when the former Rochdale man played at right back.

It can allow Albion to make the pitch as big as possible to stretch the opposition and give some of the more creative players the freedom to make chances and fire shots at goal.

It would also allow Chris Brunt to play further up the field. The Northern Irishman has one of the best left foots in the division and he has the ability to constantly put dangerous balls into the box.

He needs to be utilised further up the field, especially under Pulis, who likes to play with a big target man leading the line.

It would also ensure Joleon Lescott can play in his best position for the entire season, instead of being forced to play at left back. He has been solid enough playing in that position, but he offers next to nothing going forward.

West Brom need to sign Mings to ensure their best players can play in their correct positions, but he is also a player who can take the club in the right direction. He is someone they can build their future around.

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