Former Newcastle United and West Brom striker Salomon Rondon has moved to Russia to continue his football career. The Venezuelan international player signed for CSKA Moscow in the Russian Premier League earlier this week. Several media reports linked Salomon Rondon with a move back to West Brom before his transfer to Russia was confirmed this week. West Brom are in need of goals in the Premier League this season as they try to avoid returning back to the English Championship after one season in the top flight.

West Brom have a lot of work to do if they are to escape relegation from the Premier League this season. Salomon Rondon would have provided them with goals and Premier League experience but the club decided to sign MbayeNiang on loan from Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight. MbayeNiang scored his first goal for the Baggies at the weekend but it was not enough as they played out a 1-1 draw at home to title chasers Manchester United. Continue reading