West Brom said they have “no choice” in the Kyle Bartley and Cedric Kipre situation.

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West Bromwich Albion still find themselves in limbo regarding two of their key central defenders from the previous campaign, with Kyle Bartley and Cedric Kipre still yet to commit their futures to the club.

After their successful 23/24 seasons, the two defenders will both become free agents on Sunday when their current contracts expire. Nevertheless, the Baggies have offered both players extended contracts.

According to rumors from Turkish newspaper Sabah, former Wigan Athletic player Kipre is reportedly a target for Turkish Super Big team Trabzonspor during the summer transfer season.

Albion may already have a respectable reserve on their books after coming up through the ranks, but replacements will be needed immediately if the center backs are to leave the Hawthorns this season.

For West Bromwich Albion, Caleb Taylor may prove to be a ready-made Cedric Kipre or Kyle Bartley substitute.

Caleb Taylor is yet to start a league game for the Baggies after emerging from the academy at the Hawthorns, but has already shown his prowess with two promising loan spells away from the club.

The 22/23 campaign saw the 21-year-old spend the season with Cheltenham Town in the third tier, where he played in all but one game for the Robins as they maintained their status as a League One side.