Since opting to appoint Slaven Bilic as their new manager in June, West Bromwich Albion have made a fantastic start to life under the Croatian.

Currently top of the Championship standings, the Baggies will unquestionably be looking to launch a sustained push for automatic promotion over the coming months.

Yet in order to have the best chance of securing a return to the top-flight in 2020, it could be argued that Bilic may need to bolster his squad during the upcoming transfer window.

Keeping this in mind, here are SEVEN players that should be on West Brom's January transfer wish-list...

Having scored 24 goals during his loan spell at the Hawthorns last season, Dwight Gayle could help West Brom take their game to new heights if he rejoins the club in January.

Whilst the Baggies may have to splash the cash in order to lure him away from Newcastle United, surely it's worth the risk given his excellent track-record at Championship level.

One of the stand-out performers in League One this season, Ivan Toney has already found of the net on 12 occasions for Peterborough United.

Although the fact that he has yet to play at Championship level before during his career may be a concern for West Brom, it is overwhelmingly clear that he has all the ingredients needed to potentially thrive in this particular division.

An exciting young talent, Eberechi Eze has made a fantastic start to the season in the Championship for Queens Park Rangers.

As well scoring six goals for the Hoops, the attacking midfielder has also provided four assists for his team-mates.

When you consider that the likes of Matheus Pereira, Grady Diangana and Filip Krovinovic are all set to leave West Brom when their loan deals expire next summer, Bilic may find it beneficial to splash the case on Eze who is a quality operator at this level.

Whilst Sam Johnstone has experienced a fantastic start to the season with the Baggies, it could be argued that he could take his game to another level if the club bring in a goalkeeper who will challenge him for position.

Therefore, it may be worth West Brom looking into the possibility of signing Karl Darlow who has achieved a relative amount of success in the Championship during his spells at Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.

Currently an understudy to Martin Dubravka at St. James' Park, the 29-year-old may be tempted to join the Baggies in January.

Whereas Kyle Bartley and Semi Ajayi have been relatively impressive this year, West Brom may find it beneficial to to bolster their defensive options in January by signing Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala.

With the Smoggies reportedly weighing up the possibility of selling the Spaniard, the Baggies could sign him for a cut-price fee given that his contract at the Riverside Stadium expires at the end of the season.

Blessed with a wealth of experience at Championship level, Ayala could end up playing a key role in helping the Baggies secure promotion to the top-flight.

Unquestionably one of the best players in the Championship, Jarrod Bowen has already scored nine goals this season for Hull City.

Although West Brom would have to pay a significant amount of money in January in order to lure him away from the KCOM Stadium, the winger could help take the club to new heights.

With the likes of Charlie Austin, Kenneth Zohore and Hal Robson-Kanu all struggling for consistency this season, the Baggies could find it beneficial to swoop for Ollie Watkins in the upcoming transfer window.

Having bagged 10 league goals for Brentford during the current campaign, the 23-year-old may end up thriving alongside the likes of Grady Diangana and Matheus Pereira at the Hawthorns.