Leicester recall one of the Championship’s best players

Matt Stead
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: during the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday at The Hawthorns on December 29, 2018 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Leicester have recalled Harvey Barnes from his loan spell at West Brom.

The 21-year-old weighed in with nine goals and six assists for the Championship side this season but the Foxes confirmed on Friday he had been brought back.

Barnes will be available for the match against Southampton on Saturday, subject to Premier League approval.

The forward has been excellent this season, one of the best players in the Championship.

West Brom manager Darren Moore is understandably sad to see him go.

“He has clearly played an important role for the team over the first half of this season,” said Moore.

“He has been a pleasure to work with and a popular figure within the club.

“We are proud to have played a role in his development and we have nothing but good wishes for him in his future career.”