Alan Nixon reported that both Leicester and West Brom had included Neil on a shortlist of potential options this January.

According to a Football League World exclusive, West Brom are interested in Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil. Neil's playing time has significantly decreased since Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League last season. The midfielder, whose contract at The Stadium of Light is set to expire at the end of the season, has played 13 minutes of top-flight football this season, though he has appeared in every matchday squad.

Former Sunderland captain Dan Neil, a 24-year-old English central midfielder, was wanted by both West Brom and Coventry City, but the two clubs are unlikely to sign him as he is reportedly joining Rangers. Neil has three caps for England's U20 side and has made three Premier League appearances in the 2025/2026 season. His contract with Sunderland runs until June 2026, and according to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.50m. In the spring of 2025, reports suggested Sunderland would seek a fee for the player in the range of £15 million to £20 million.