Former Sunderland striker Josh Maja made his first start for the Baggies, while Kyle Bartley, Jayson Molumby, and John Swift also came into the side, with Thomas-Asante, Semi Ajayi, Matt Phillips, and Okay Yokuslu the men to make way.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/sunderland-west-bromwich-match-report-28258068

The 23-year-old's return will be timely, with the Baggies having recently lost forward Josh Maja to a serious ankle injury.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/top-stories/sport/2023/12/22/west-brom-receive-big-daryl-dike-boost/

The Baggies, who yesterday brought in Nigeria international Josh Maja from Bordeaux in France, could now cast their transfer net overseas and not be restricted by Brexit red tape.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/08/02/brexit-legislation-changes-can-influence-future-west-brom-recruitment/