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Coventry City promotion rivals West Bromwich Albion have snapped up experienced defender Paddy McNair on a half-season deal, having just left Middlesbrough on a free transfer and switching to new MLS side San Diego.
The Sky Blues are understood to be in the market for an experienced centre-half to replace the qualities and leadership lost when Kyle McFadzean left the club in January, and the 29-year-old former Old Trafford graduate’s name has cropped up a couple of times this summer, albeit as a suggestion rather than due to any concrete foundation.
The former Manchester United product became Albion’s fourth summer signing on Thursday – penning a loan deal until December 31. The versatile former Sunderland and Middlesbrough man has just signed a three year deal in the United States, where the MLS season doesn’t start until February.
Prior to heading stateside he’ll spend half a season with the Baggies after Carlos Corberan moved to bring in the Northern Irishman as defensive cover following the departure of Cedric Kipre. Corberan has highlighted McNair’s versatility as one of his key attributes, with the Albion new boy able to play at the back or in midfield.
Speaking for the first time since joining the club, McNair insisted he has always admired Albion and he hopes he can use his Championship experience to put them firmly in the promotion race come the end of the calendar year.
