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West Bromwich Albion transfer news: Okay Yokuslu signs, loan agreed for Ainsley Maitland-Niles

West Brom have signed Celta Vigo midfielder Okay Yokuslu and agreed a deal for Arsenal utility player Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

Turkey midfielder Yokuslu, 26, joins the Baggies on loan until the end of the season and is the club's fourth signing in this transfer window.

Maitland-Niles is expected to complete a similar move later on Monday.

Southampton and Leicester were also in contention to sign England international Maitland-Niles.

Manager Sam Allardyce thought he was going to land the 23-year-old last week, but the chance appeared to have gone when his interest became public.

However, the Gunners did not want Maitland-Niles to join a club who are in contention for a Champions League place, while Southampton felt it was taking too long to reach a deal and withdrew their interest.