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Alex Mowatt sends three-word Daryl Dike message amid imminent West Brom exit
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Alex Mowatt could soon be following Daryl Dike out the West Bromwich Albion exit door.
West Brom confirmed in their 2025-26 retained list that Dike would be leaving The Hawthorns as a free agent this summer.
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The 26-year-old endured a frustrating four-and-a-half years as a Baggie, making just 68 competitive appearances and scoring 11 goals.
However, the side in which he joined Albion from, Orlando City, quickly moved to seal a free agent return for the American after his West Brom release.
Now back on familiar ground, everyone connected with West Brom will hope to see the big striker stay fit and scoring goals again.
One of those people is Mowatt, who has left Dike a message after his recent goalscoring exploits across the pond.
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Dike has already made three appearances for Orlando City since joining them once again.
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All three of those outings have came in the Leagues Cup, but his most recent appearance saw him in the starting XI for the first time.
Orlando defeated San Luis on penalties after drawing 2-2 in regular time, during which Dike scored the opening goal of the game after 31 minutes.
Taking to his Instagram account after the win, Dike wrote: "Such a blessing to be back playing and scoring again!
"Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes. Many more to come."
In response to that, Mowatt would leave a heart-warming message to his former Albion comrade, saying: "Love it, brother."
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This message from Mowatt comes amid major transfer talk linking the veteran midfielder with a move away from West Brom himself.
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Now 31 and with just one-year remaining on his contract, Mowatt's West Brom story is set to end.
He's made 170 competitive appearances for Albion, scoring 14 goals and becoming an integral figure after returning from his 2022-23 loan stint with Middlesbrough.
A proven performer at Championship level for many years, Derby County have spotted an opportunity to bring him to Pride Park this summer.
As claimed by Midlands reporter for the Daily Telegraph John Percy on Thursday evening, Derby are set to announce Mowatt's signing on Friday.
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He's understood to have completed his medical and will see the Rams secure a target they've had in mind for a long time.
Mowatt's experience and leadership will be a big blow for West Brom, but James Morrison has at least added Felix Horn Myhre and Rabby Nzingoula to soften the impact.
