New West Bromwich Albion winger Samuel Iling-Junior says that while the announcement of his arrival was made on transfer deadline day, the interest from The Hawthorns had lasted throughout the summer.
The 21-year-old, who helped England win the European Under-21 Championship this summer, has joined on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa.
He told the club's website: "The interest has been there since the start of the window.
"That's something that you think about as a player, the fact that teams want you and they're really keen on you.
"It's a really good opportunity for me and I'm determined to give it my all.