Albion are sixth in the Premier League standings and their 2-0 victory against Bournemouth on Tuesday night leaves them four points behind fourth placed Tottenham with two games in hand on the north London club.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men travel to Spurs this Saturday where three points would really place them in the mix for a Champions League spot and certainly boost their chances of Europa League football next term.
Albion have been praised from all angles this season as their impressive recruitment model allows them to compete at the sharp end of the Premier League. Despite selling the likes of Ben White, Dan Burn, Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma and Leo Trossard, Albion have maintained their upward trajectory. Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson have all impressed alongside the established performers of Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Pascal Gross and Solly March. It’s proved an ideal combination and has delivered their best ever chance of European qualification – but it does however create a problem as the big clubs continue to circle their top talent.
So who will stay and go this summer transfer window?… Sussex World takes a look
9. Adam Webster - stay
Has had his injuries issues this season and his minutes are still being carefully managed. A high quality defender and a run of games could see him the England conversation once more. Photo: Mike Hewitt
10. Jason Steele - stay
This man is not likely to go anywhere soon. He is the newly crowned No1 between the sticks and after the win against Bournemouth, De Zerbi said his distribution is the best in Europe. What a turnaround for a player that seemed destined to see out his career as a No2. Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. Pascal Gross - stay
Signed a new deal and the experienced German is playing the best footy of his career. De Zerbi loves him and described as the one of the best he's ever managed Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. Joel Veltman - maybe
Another fine season at right back. He's put of contract this summer, Albion are said to have an option of a further year but as yet nothing has confirmed. De Zerbi would want him to stay but much depends on the experienced Dutch defender's plan Photo: Mike Hewitt