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West Bromwich Albion youngster Torin Ntege is currently on trial with League One outfit Reading

West Bromwich Albion have plenty of transfer decisions to make this summer, in terms of both arrivals and outgoings, following their challenging Championship campaign.

The Baggies began the season with aspirations of clinching a play-off spot for the second time in three seasons, but instead found themselves battling against the drop to League One.

James Morrison's men have been deducted two points for financial rule breaches, but secured their Championship status when they drew 0-0 with Ipswich Town on Saturday.

West Brom are still yet to decide whether to appoint interim boss Morrison permanently, but will soon turn their attention to the summer transfer market.

West Brom striker on trial with Reading

The Baggies are tasked with building a squad that can enjoy a significantly better Championship campaign next term, while they must also consider the futures of their young players.

According to the Reading Chronicle, West Brom's Torin Ntege is currently on trial with the Royals, and featured for the Berkshire club in an Under-21s clash with Huddersfield Town.

Ntege has made 17 appearances for the Baggies' Under-21 side in Premier League 2 this season, scoring two goals and producing two assists.

The youngster is from Mitcham in South London, and previously spent time in the Peterborough United academy, having signed a scholarship deal with the Posh when he was 16 years old.

During his time with Peterborough, the striker had a trial with Sheffield Wednesday before ultimately signing a professional deal with West Brom last summer.

Ntege proved his goalscoring credentials in non-league, while representing the likes of Hitchin, Mousehole, and Sutton Common Rovers.

Torin Ntege advances prove Reading are making plans for future, but Royals have more pushing matters

Reading have enjoyed the services of talented youngsters in recent seasons, such as Michael Olise, who graduated from the Royals academy before going on to star for Crystal Palace, Bayern Munich, and France.

The Berkshire outfit were particularly reliant on homegrown players when they were in severe financial difficulty under former owner Dai Yongge.

Reading's interest in Ntege proves that the Select Car Leasing Stadium outfit are still intent on investing in youth, as they look to shape a bright future.

However, in the short term, the Royals will be disappointed by the fact that they have failed to finish in the League One play-offs this season, even though they have established financial stability under Rob Couhig's ownership.

The Berkshire outfit backed Leam Richardson in the winter transfer market, facilitating signings such as Ryan Nyambe and Will Keane, who previously won the League One title under the Reading boss when they were together at Wigan Athletic.

Richardson has been met with strong criticism from Royals supporters, both due to his playing style and because his side have failed to land a top-six spot.

Reading are doing the right thing by eyeing a move for Ntege, as he may have a bright future at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, but they must also make tough calls, such as whether to retain their manager ahead of this season, as well as completing other deals in the summer transfer market.