Among the players made redundant following the expulsion of Bury in the EFL is close to signing for Sky Bet Championship side West Brom, Sky Sports News understands.
Defender Saul Shotton and the side to get a yearlong thing of Slaven Bilic have agreed personal terms.
Watford and Leeds were one of the clubs who’d offers turned down by Bury last time for the 18-year-old.
Shotton played twice at the Checkatrade Trophy for the Shakers last season, before breaking into both sides and making four appearances that were first-team since they were marketed in League Two.
Bury were expelled by the English Football League following a takeover bid from C&N Sporting Risk fell.