West Brom to seal Falkirk striker deal amid Oxford interest

League One club Oxford had a bid rejected for the 22-year-old last month, according to Pete O’Rourke , with the Baggies and newly-promoted Championship side Lincoln City also seeing offers denied.

West Brom have since progressed in their talks for the centre forward and have reportedly reached an agreement to secure Stewart’s services.

The former Queens Park Rangers trainee scored 10 goals in 21 appearances for Falkirk in the second half of last season, with the Bairns finishing sixth in the Scottish top tier.

Celtic’s Julian Araujo (left) and Falkirk’s Barney Stewart battle for the ball during the William Hill Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

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He has visited Birmingham and accepted the opportunity to play for James Morrison’s side, according to @talkwba , with Stewart wanting the move.

Contract details are still to be finalised with the signing announcement to follow.

EXCLUSIVE: Agreement reached for Barney Stewart to Join West Bromwich Albion. 22yo visited Birmingham recently & accepted opportunity; contract set to be finalised – announcement to follow. Primary target throughout + wanted #wba move. W/ @EyaWeGew @WestBromXtra pic.twitter.com/6DJJUozR6I

— westbrom.fc (@talkwba) June 15, 2026

The SFWA Young Player of the Year had addressed transfer links previously, saying: “It is insane.

“If it was to happen it would be a massive step and a quick rise if it does happen and one I would have to take in my stride.”

Oxford currently have strikers Nik Prelec and Mark Harris on their books but supporters are keen to see the club add a more prolific goal scorer to the ranks.