Campbell has reportedly emerged as a late-window defensive target for West Brom, and the update says the clubs are working through the final details. No fee or contract terms have been made public, and no official confirmation has followed.
From West Brom’s side, the logic is straightforward. Championship promotion races are usually built on defensive stability first, and clubs in that bracket often look for centre-backs who can handle volume, duels and fixture congestion. A move for Campbell suggests West Brom see that position as a clear squad need rather than a market opportunism.
For Montréal, the timing is more awkward. The report places the negotiations alongside a poor recent spell, including another difficult home performance as pressure builds around results.
This is not just about one player. It sits inside a wider MLS market that appears unusually active, with established names across the league linked to major moves. In that kind of environment, clubs under pressure can find it harder to keep hold of important squad pieces, especially when the interest comes from England.
Campbell’s possible departure would also affect team balance. Centre-backs are harder to replace mid-cycle than wide players or depth forwards because they anchor structure, set-piece defending and buildup.
The next step is simple: either the final paperwork is completed, or the move stalls. Until there is an official statement, the safest reading is that West Brom are close, not done. For Montréal, that uncertainty lands at a poor moment, with form already under scrutiny and little room for further disruption.