West Bromwich Albion could face serious transfer regret, as Celtic and Rangers eye a move for former defender Nathan Parker, who has flourished in Sweden since his move to Orgryte IS in February 2026.

What happened to Nathan Parker?

Nathan Parker's West Bromwich Albion spell was short-lived, as he joined the club in September 2024 and made 40 appearances for the Premier League 2 setup, with two loan spells at National League North outfit Hereford. Parker's only involvement with the first-team came during two Championship matches in the 2024-25 campaign, when he was named on the bench, but he never made a competitive appearance in the blue and white stripes.

Why it matters for West Bromwich Albion

The Baggies secured their Championship safety by the skin of their teeth in the 2025-26 season, with a 10-game unbeaten run under interim boss James Morrison, after Ryan Mason was sacked and Eric Ramsay had a short and unsuccessful stint as manager. West Bromwich Albion currently sit 21st in Championship, with 51 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWWD, 44 points behind leaders Coventry, and with a goal difference of -10, having scored 48 goals and conceded 58.

What comes next for Nathan Parker?

Nathan Parker has been impressive in Sweden, featuring in all of Orgryte IS's opening 10 games of the Allsvenskan season, making eight starts, with 37 clearances, 39 recoveries, and creating four chances and two big chances from central defence, as per FotMob. The 21-year-old defender has deservedly earned interest from many different European outfits during the early stages of the summer transfer window, with Orgryte IS potentially able to cash in on their investment, leaving West Bromwich Albion to wonder what could have been if they had kept him at The Hawthorns.