The Dynamo Kiev player held talks with the Baggies
yesterday (Fri) and has sealed a deal worth an initial
£9m with a further £1m to come in add-
ons.
He has penned a three-year deal with a further year’s
option if the Baggies still want him.
Head coach Alan Irvine said: “Brown is a quality
striker and I’m looking forward to working with him.
“He’s a strong, quick, powerful player who likes to get
in behind defences and has plenty of Champions
League and international experience.”
Ideye has scored 33 goals in 74 for matches for the
Ukrainian side and other former sides include
Sochaux in France and Neuchatel Xamax in
Switzerland.
Capped 23 times by the Super Eagles with five goals,
he was part of Nigeria’s African Nations-winning
squad last year but did not travel to Brazil for the
World Cup.
The fee will eclipse the £6m spent on Stephane
Sessegnon last year in what is a statement of intent
from the Midlands club after their narrow escape
from relegation.
Ideye will link up with his new team mates when they
return from their pre-season training camp in the
United States.
Meanwhile, the Baggies have also agreed a fee with
Derby for wantaway midfielder George Thorne
believed to be in the region of £2m.
The Baggies had already knocked back two bids for
the 21-year-old.
The midfielder starred for the Rams while on loan
last season and recently had a transfer request
turned down by Albion.
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