West Bromwich Albion are one of several Championship clubs interested in securing the services of Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson on a loan deal next season.

What's the talk?

That's according to the latest reports from TEAMtalk, who claim that the 19-year-old's performances on loan at Bristol Rovers have attracted interest from several Championship sides.

West Brom are among the quintet of second-tier clubs keen on the youngster, although, it will not be easy for the Baggies to tie this deal up - with the likes of Middlesborough, Coventry City, Reading and Stoke City all interested in signing the starlet.

Earlier reports also claim that Nottingham Forest, Queens Park Rangers and Preston North End are keeping tabs on the midfielder - making things even tougher from Albion's perspective.

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton understandably would like to keep Anderson if he can aid the club in securing promotion to League One, though it is understood that Eddie Howe wants the England U19 international to be playing Championship football next season.

Bruce's goal-scoring solution

The £180k-rated talent has been a key player in the Pirates' pursuit of promotion, with the 19-year-old establishing himself as a Rovers regular - finding himself in the starting XI 94% of the time.

Anderson, who has had manager Joey Barton waxing lyrical over his performances, has also notched up an impressive total of nine goal contributions in 18 appearances in League Two this season.

The attacking midfielder has since been described as a "superb" player who "gets you off your seat" by the Bristol Rovers boss:

"I think our fans have taken to him because he gets you off your seat. You would be really pleased for him to have the ball for ninety minutes because he's got such quality."

Steve Bruce would be right to move for Anderson who looks to be a supreme talent with his ability to score and create goals - something which could well solve the Baggies' own scoring problems next season.

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