West Bromwich Albion's former youngster Michael Parker is reportedly catching the eye of several European clubs. The 21-year-old left-sided defender departed the Baggies at the end of the January transfer window to join Swedish top-flight outfit Orgryte IS.

What happened?

Parker has made 10 appearances for Gothenburg-based Orgryte, eight as a starter, and his performances have alerted clubs on the continent.

His club sits bottom of the top-flight Allsvenskan, which started in early April and is ongoing, with Orgryte having won just once.

Why it matters for West Bromwich Albion

Parker's nomadic professional career could be set to continue, with Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers, among others, tracking the defender. Also mentioned as tracking the defender are Belgian side Anderlecht, Italian outfit Udinese, and Strasbourg, of France.

What comes next?

Parker is contracted at Orgryte until the end of 2028, with a year's extension option. As of July 1, 2026, West Bromwich Albion's league standing is 21st in the Championship, with 51 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWWD. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 21st | | Points | 51 | | Goal difference | -10 | | Title race | 44 points behind leaders Coventry