New West Bromwich Albion manager Eric Ramsay is reportedly aiming to make his first signing, with the club linked to Mexican goalkeeper Sebastian Jurado.
Ramsay's Early Days and Transfer Plans
Eric Ramsay, the 34-year-old who recently left his role as head coach of MLS side Minnesota United to take charge at The Hawthorns, is looking to put his stamp on the squad. His first game ended in a frustrating 3-2 home defeat to promotion-chasing Middlesbrough, despite a second-half fightback with goals from Isaac Price and Jed Wallace.
With the January transfer window open until Monday 2nd February 2026, Ramsay is assessing his options. He is expected to be active in both bringing new faces in and potentially allowing players to depart to free up resources.
Goalkeeper Target Identified
According to reports from Fox Sports in Mexico, West Brom have shown interest in FC Juarez stopper Sebastian Jurado. The 28-year-old former Mexico youth international is also said to be on the radar of fellow Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
Jurado's career path provides context for the link:
- He played for Cruz Azul from 2020 to 2024, making 43 appearances.
- He joined FC Juarez in 2024 on an initial loan that was later made permanent.
- He recently had a loan spell at Pachuca to gain more playing time.
His future is now uncertain, with a potential winter exit on the cards.
What Would Jurado Bring to West Brom?
The Baggies' current senior goalkeeping options are Josh Griffiths and Joe Wildsmith, with the pair having shared duties recently. The potential addition of Jurado would be seen as a move to increase competition and depth in the goalkeeping department.
Ramsay, reflecting on the Middlesbrough loss, highlighted the positives he could build on: "I'm really disappointed and frustrated but I can see the good in the second half... We showed character and a real sense of personality to claw back from two goals down." He also acknowledged the need for defensive improvement, citing disappointment at conceding a late, preventable winner.
The coming weeks will be crucial for Ramsay as he seeks to mould the team in his image, with the pursuit of Sebastian Jurado signalling the start of that process.
