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from Anderlecht for a reported £13million in August 2011 but struggled
to break into the first team and was unable to score in just eight
appearances for the Blues.
He has attracted the interest of a number of Premier League rivals this summer after it became clear that Chelsea would be prepared to loan him out to gain more experience.
The Belgian youngster's agent revealed earlier in the week that a move somewhere was close, whilst ruling out Fulham
as a possible destination, and the Baggies have now won the chase for his signature.
"I'm delighted to welcome Romelu to the club," said boss Steve Clarke.
"He's a strong, powerful centre-forward who is young, enthusiastic and eager to learn. He was also desperate to come here.
The transfer has now been finalised to allow Allen
to complete a move to Merseyside, where he will be reunited with his former manager at Swansea.
Liverpool's
pursuit of the 22-year-old has dragged on for much of the summer and
Allen is now relishing the prospect of trying to make an important
contribution for his new club.
"I feel incredible. Everyone knows the history of this club, it's a massive club, and I'm delighted to have joined," he told Liverpool's official website.
Baggies bring in Lukaku
Clarke delighted to land Chelsea striker on loan.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has agreed a season-long loan deal with West Bromwich Albion.
The 19-year-old joined Chelsea
from Anderlecht for a reported £13million in August 2011 but struggled
to break into the first team and was unable to score in just eight
appearances for the Blues.
He has attracted the interest of a number of Premier League rivals this summer after it became clear that Chelsea would be prepared to loan him out to gain more experience.
The Belgian youngster's agent revealed earlier in the week that a move somewhere was close, whilst ruling out Fulham
as a possible destination, and the Baggies have now won the chase for his signature."I'm delighted to welcome Romelu to the club," said boss Steve Clarke.
"He's a strong, powerful centre-forward who is young, enthusiastic and eager to learn. He was also desperate to come here.
Reds complete Allen swoop
Midfielder 'feels incredible' after joining on long-term deal.
Liverpool have confirmed that midfielder Joe
Allen has joined the club on a long-term contract from Premier League
rivals Swansea City.
Brendan Rodgers revealed on Thursday night that a deal was imminent
after the Wales international attended the club's Europa League match
against Gomel at Anfield.The transfer has now been finalised to allow Allen
to complete a move to Merseyside, where he will be reunited with his former manager at Swansea.Liverpool's
pursuit of the 22-year-old has dragged on for much of the summer and
Allen is now relishing the prospect of trying to make an important
contribution for his new club."I feel incredible. Everyone knows the history of this club, it's a massive club, and I'm delighted to have joined," he told Liverpool's official website.


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