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Barney Stewart Transfer from Falkirk to West Bromwich Albion
West Brom have signed the highly-rated striker Barney Stewart from Falkirk for £1.3 million. Stewart is regarded as one of the most promising striker prospects in Scotland, following a successful 2025/26 season which concluded with him being awarded the Young Player of the Year award by the Scottish Football Writers' Association.
West Brom have signed the highly-rated striker Barney Stewart from Falkirk for £1.3 million. Stewart is regarded as one of the most promising striker prospects in Scotland, following a successful 2025/26 season which concluded with him being awarded the Young Player of the Year award by the Scottish Football Writers' Association.
West Bromwich Albion have signed striker Barney Stewart from Scottish Premiership side Falkirk for an undisclosed fee. Stewart joins on a four-year contract and is head coach James Morrison's first new signing of the summer. The Scotland Under-21 international made his first-team debut for Falkirk in January 2025, playing 15 times as the club won promotion. Last season, he scored eight goals in 12 appearances during a loan spell with Dunfermline Athletic, before returning to Falkirk and scoring 10 times in 21 matches. Stewart told the club's website that his new boss Morrison's 46 caps for Scotland were an important part of the move. He said that he had a great chat with the manager, and that the manager has many contacts in Scotland and knows a lot about him. Stewart added that he is excited by the challenge of playing in the Championship, which he called one of the best leagues in the world to watch. The striker stated that he is most effective around the box, which he described as his speciality, and that he is very confident he can score goals at the Albion.
West Bromwich Albion have signed striker Barney Stewart from Scottish Premiership side Falkirk for an undisclosed fee. Stewart joins on a four-year contract and is head coach James Morrison's first new signing of the summer. The Scotland Under-21 international made his first-team debut for Falkirk in January 2025, playing 15 times as the club won promotion. Last season, he scored eight goals in 12 appearances during a loan spell with Dunfermline Athletic, before returning to Falkirk and scoring 10 times in 21 matches. Stewart told the club's website that his new boss Morrison's 46 caps for Scotland were an important part of the move. He said that he had a great chat with the manager, and that the manager has many contacts in Scotland and knows a lot about him. Stewart added that he is excited by the challenge of playing in the Championship, which he called one of the best leagues in the world to watch. The striker stated that he is most effective around the box, which he described as his speciality, and that he is very confident he can score goals at the Albion.
Barney Stewart has signed for Albion from Scottish Premiership side Falkirk for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. Stewart joins the Baggies on a four-year contract after his 2025/26 season with Falkirk.
Barney Stewart has signed for Albion from Scottish Premiership side Falkirk for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. Stewart joins the Baggies on a four-year contract after his 2025/26 season with Falkirk.
According to Pete O’Rourke, West Brom have completed a move for Falkirk striker Barney Stewart. Stewart has agreed a four-year deal at the Hawthorns after passing his medical.
According to Pete O’Rourke, West Brom have completed a move for Falkirk striker Barney Stewart. Stewart has agreed a four-year deal at the Hawthorns after passing his medical.
West Brom are expected to sign Falkirk striker Barney Stewart, with the club being the leading contender for the deal despite interest from Oxford United and Lincoln City. It is believed that an agreement has been reached between Albion and Falkirk, and Stewart is expected to sign a four-year contract that will last until 2030. A report from the Scottish Sun states that West Brom's signing of Barney Stewart will break Falkirk's record transfer sale. The fee Falkirk is set to receive will exceed the £1m they received from Norwich City for Conor McGrandles in 2014, and the Baggies are expected to pay a seven-figure fee. It was understood that the striker had been in Birmingham for talks with Albion, with only minor details of the contract still needing to be finalised.
West Brom are expected to sign Falkirk striker Barney Stewart, with the club being the leading contender for the deal despite interest from Oxford United and Lincoln City. It is believed that an agreement has been reached between Albion and Falkirk, and Stewart is expected to sign a four-year contract that will last until 2030. A report from the Scottish Sun states that West Brom's signing of Barney Stewart will break Falkirk's record transfer sale. The fee Falkirk is set to receive will exceed the £1m they received from Norwich City for Conor McGrandles in 2014, and the Baggies are expected to pay a seven-figure fee. It was understood that the striker had been in Birmingham for talks with Albion, with only minor details of the contract still needing to be finalised.
According to the Daily Record, West Bromwich Albion is close to finalising a seven-figure deal to sign Falkirk striker Barney Stewart. The deal will also include several future add-ons for Falkirk. Stewart travelled to the Midlands on Friday for talks and has agreed terms on a four-year deal that includes a significant wage increase. The final parts of the agreement are now being negotiated. Falkirk had turned down previous offers from West Bromwich Albion and English League One sides, such as Oxford United. Bairns boss John McGlynn wanted to keep Stewart, but it was difficult to prevent the player's departure because of the wages being offered. Falkirk will get a significant fee for the player.
According to the Daily Record, West Bromwich Albion is close to finalising a seven-figure deal to sign Falkirk striker Barney Stewart. The deal will also include several future add-ons for Falkirk. Stewart travelled to the Midlands on Friday for talks and has agreed terms on a four-year deal that includes a significant wage increase. The final parts of the agreement are now being negotiated. Falkirk had turned down previous offers from West Bromwich Albion and English League One sides, such as Oxford United. Bairns boss John McGlynn wanted to keep Stewart, but it was difficult to prevent the player's departure because of the wages being offered. Falkirk will get a significant fee for the player.
West Bromwich Albion have reportedly reached an agreement for Falkirk striker Barney Stewart, having progressed in their talks for the centre forward. According to @talkwba, Stewart has visited Birmingham, accepted the opportunity to play for James Morrison's side, and wants the move. Contract details are still to be finalised with the signing announcement to follow.
West Bromwich Albion have reportedly reached an agreement for Falkirk striker Barney Stewart, having progressed in their talks for the centre forward. According to @talkwba, Stewart has visited Birmingham, accepted the opportunity to play for James Morrison's side, and wants the move. Contract details are still to be finalised with the signing announcement to follow.
A Championship rival is still interested in Falkirk striker Barney Stewart, and unconfirmed reports suggest a move is close. According to Matt Maher, James Morrison’s side is hoping to sign two strikers and wants to complete the signings quickly. The first bid from West Brom was £1m and was turned down. Nothing has been confirmed yet.
A Championship rival is still interested in Falkirk striker Barney Stewart, and unconfirmed reports suggest a move is close. According to Matt Maher, James Morrison’s side is hoping to sign two strikers and wants to complete the signings quickly. The first bid from West Brom was £1m and was turned down. Nothing has been confirmed yet.
West Brom's pursuit of Falkirk frontman Barney Stewart has been unsuccessful so far, with multiple rejected offers, including one over £1 million. On Tuesday morning, Falkirk announced the signing of Brentford frontman Ethan Laidlaw for an undisclosed fee. This move could potentially allow Stewart to leave. If Stewart's departure becomes possible, West Brom will have to quickly make an improved offer to persuade Falkirk over other interested parties. Manager John McGlynn has spoken about how Falkirk are not in any rush to sell their assets. A potential fee may still be an issue for the second-tier side.
West Brom's pursuit of Falkirk frontman Barney Stewart has been unsuccessful so far, with multiple rejected offers, including one over £1 million. On Tuesday morning, Falkirk announced the signing of Brentford frontman Ethan Laidlaw for an undisclosed fee. This move could potentially allow Stewart to leave. If Stewart's departure becomes possible, West Brom will have to quickly make an improved offer to persuade Falkirk over other interested parties. Manager John McGlynn has spoken about how Falkirk are not in any rush to sell their assets. A potential fee may still be an issue for the second-tier side.
West Brom have for now been deterred from signing Barney Stewart due to Falkirk's valuation of more than £1m.
West Brom have for now been deterred from signing Barney Stewart due to Falkirk's valuation of more than £1m.
According to Football Insider, newly-promoted Lincoln City and recently-relegated United are interested in Barney Stewart. Stewart signed a contract extension with Falkirk in January that runs until 2028 and includes the option of a further year. A fee would therefore be required to sign the centre forward from the SPL.
According to Football Insider, newly-promoted Lincoln City and recently-relegated United are interested in Barney Stewart. Stewart signed a contract extension with Falkirk in January that runs until 2028 and includes the option of a further year. A fee would therefore be required to sign the centre forward from the SPL.
Falkirk manager John McGlynn confirmed that multiple bids have been made for Barney Stewart, who is a West Brom target. McGlynn said that Falkirk have had fair offers from two or three clubs for the player. He added that it is very early and the club feels no rush because other offers might come in. The manager stated he expects more offers and is not sure whether they will be enough for the board to accept. McGlynn did not state that West Brom is among the bidders.
Falkirk manager John McGlynn confirmed that multiple bids have been made for Barney Stewart, who is a West Brom target. McGlynn said that Falkirk have had fair offers from two or three clubs for the player. He added that it is very early and the club feels no rush because other offers might come in. The manager stated he expects more offers and is not sure whether they will be enough for the board to accept. McGlynn did not state that West Brom is among the bidders.
According to a report by the Daily Record, West Brom have had a bid rejected for Falkirk forward Barney Stewart. Celtic have also been linked with a move for the forward.
According to a report by the Daily Record, West Brom have had a bid rejected for Falkirk forward Barney Stewart. Celtic have also been linked with a move for the forward.
Falkirk has rejected a seven-figure offer from West Bromwich Albion for striker Barney Stewart, whose form has reportedly made him one of the most sought-after players in Scottish football. The English Championship club has submitted multiple bids for the Scotland under-21 international, with the latest offers described as being well into seven figures but still falling short of Falkirk's asking price. The situation is also being monitored by several other English and European clubs. Falkirk maintain a strong negotiating position as the 22-year-old recently committed to a long-term contract, with three years still left on his deal. It is unclear if West Brom, managed by James Morrison, will return with an improved bid.
Falkirk has rejected a seven-figure offer from West Bromwich Albion for striker Barney Stewart, whose form has reportedly made him one of the most sought-after players in Scottish football. The English Championship club has submitted multiple bids for the Scotland under-21 international, with the latest offers described as being well into seven figures but still falling short of Falkirk's asking price. The situation is also being monitored by several other English and European clubs. Falkirk maintain a strong negotiating position as the 22-year-old recently committed to a long-term contract, with three years still left on his deal. It is unclear if West Brom, managed by James Morrison, will return with an improved bid.
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