English Premier League: West Bromwich seal Carlos Vela loan deal .

English Premier League: West Bromwich seal Carlos Vela loan deal

West Bromwich Albion have fended off interest from Bolton Wanderers and Valencia to sign Arsenal`s Mexican striker, Carlos Vela on a loan deal until the end of the season. Yesterday, media reports suggested that Bolton were inpole position to sign Vela on a loan deal, but it appears that Arsene Wenger preferred to lend the striker to Roberto Di Matteo`s side.

This decision might have been established by certain commitments from West Bromwich Albion`s side, regarding the amount ofgame time that Vela might feel at the Hawthorns.

Arsenal will be hoping that Vela returns as a better player, just as Jack Wilshere did last season after his short, albeit useful stint at Bolton Wanderers. Vela`s pace and finishing ability will be a welcome addition to West BromwichAlbion`s offensive lineup alongside Peter Odemwingie. The Baggies have held their own in the English Premier League season so far, after gaining promotion from the Title during the 2009-2010 season.

Roberto Di Matteo has built a strong side, which is able of sustaining offensive pressure and unleashing spectacular counter attacks in return. This scheme was put in practice against Arsenal at the Emirates stadium whereWest Bromwich won 3-2. The Baggies also secured a critical point at Old Trafford, after they came second from two goals behind, to make a crucial draw against Manchester United.

Roberto Di Matteo welcomed the Mexican starlet by saying, "I'd care to officially welcome Carlos, who is an exciting signing for this club. Carlos is a new attacking option for us who can play both centrally and in the broad areas.He too has great technical ability and gait and we're hoping he can get a big impact during the rest of the season."

He added, "There's no question that Carlos has the possible to get a big actor and it will hopefully be a win-win situation, where we serve him by giving him back time in the Premier League while he helps us reach our goal.Having said all that, we give to think he is yet a new boy learning his merchandise and we will be giving him all the stand he needs during his time here." West Bromwich may give Vela a starting lineup spot in their next Premier League encounter againstWigan Athletic on February 1.

West Bromwich Albion currently occupy the 16thspot in the Premier League rankings, as they have gathered 25 points from 23 games so far. However, Roberto Di Matteo`s boys have scored quite freely, as they have netted29 goals in the Premier League thus far.