By Tom Blackett
American businessman Shilen Patel says he is ‘thrilled and grateful’ to have the opportunity to take over West Brom.
Patel is set to become chairman after a deal to purchase an 87.8 per cent stake in the Baggies was agreed.

The takeover by Bilkul Football WBA, owned by Florida-based Patel and his father Kiran Patel, has been approved by the EFL.

In a statement on Thursday, he said: “I am thrilled and grateful to have reached an agreement to become the custodian of West Bromwich Albion Football Club.

“The club’s exceptional history, support and potential set it apart even h...