After a relatively successful season West Brom have an important summer ahead, but one that will likely be hectic with many players coming in and out.

One player who will return to the Hawthornes is Oliver Burke. The Scot spent the second half of the season on loan at Celtic, and he has struggled for form ever since arriving in the Midlands at the end of summer 2017. Such was his lack of favour he even turned out for West Brom u21 in a football league trophy match against Blackpool.

The return to Scotland certainly helped Burke. He scored four times in 20 matches, and the regular run of games should give him the confidence to return and stake his claim under a new manager who will offer him the chance to impress.

And with a new manager in place, he will have a clean slate and a chance to show he is aiming to impress and progress. Faith has also been shown in the 22 year-old by new Scotland manager Steve Clarke, who has called him up to his first squad.

Meanwhile, West Brom have been linked with another winger - Portsmouth's Jamal Lowe. The 24-year-old scored 17 goals in all competitions for Pompey this season which has attracted the attention of a number of clubs such as Leeds, Wigan and Cardiff.

They were recently dealt a blow with the news that Lowe would cost more than the £2 million price previously mentioned, but there is no reason why they should be put off by Portsmouth asking for more.

Lowe would be worth it, he offers so much more than just goals, and would fit in well to a West Brom side which has struggled for goals from midfield since Harvey Barnes' loan spell ended.

If West Brom are to progress and build a side capable of not only winning promotion but securing safety in the Premier League, they have to trust and invest in young players. Having Burke and Lowe operating down both flanks would represent that, whilst also bringing pace and flair to a West Brom attack which has often been devoid of such qualities.

It has been suggested in recent months that Michael Appleton could be set to take on managerial responsibilities, with Chris Hughton and Garry Monk among others mentioned. Whoever is appointed has a brilliant opportunity on their hands, and if they make the right movements over summer West Brom are likely to improve on this season's fourth-placed finish.