West Brom unveil Inamoto

Inamoto could ease the pressure on Baggies boss Megson

West Brom finally unveiled Junichi Inamoto as their latest signing - amid rumours over boss Gary Megson's future.

The Japan international completed a £200,000 move from Gamba Osaka and said he was "very grateful" for being given another Premiership chance.

The 24-year-old former Fulham star suffered a hairline fracture in his leg against England in June.

But he is close to a full recovery and said: "I'd like to get back to 100% and give everything to the team."

He added: "I have been working on rehab for the last three months and am looking forward to working with the doctors and trying to get in the team."

Inamoto hopes to be available for selection in October.

But if he fails to make a full recovery then West Brom will not have to pay the fee to Gamba Osaka.

Inamoto was paraded as speculation surfaced that Megson, who was not at the unveiling, may lose his job.

League managers' Association chief John Barnwell revealed: "Gary contacted me and I would say something is coming to a head quite quickly."

The Baggies have not won any of their opening five games this term.

And their season took another ugly twist on Saturday when a 3-0 defeat at Liverpool was followed by a bust-up on the players' coach.

Megson to probe 'bust-up'

Thomas Gaardsoe was reported to have clashed with a member of staff after having water squirted in his face but Megson played down the incident.

"As far as I am concerned, the matter is now closed," he said in a statement on Tuesday.

"I have spoken to both parties involved and there was a misunderstanding about what was said, which led to a reaction.

"These things have happened before in football and I'm sure they will happen again.

Megson is in his fourth year at The Hawthorns

"Passions run high because of the desire to succeed and that's probably a big reason why West Brom are where they are."

Megson is in the final year of his contract after four years in charge at The Hawthorns and has not yet been offered a new deal by chairman Jeremy Peace.

His situation led to talks with LMA chief executive Barnwell, who believes Megson's future will be confirmed, one way or the other, in the near future.

Barnwell told The Sun: "We know he's had words with the chairman and is a bit uncomfortable about it.

"It's a club's prerogative to change manager but sometimes the next question is: How much will it cost us?"

Inamoto to join West Brom

Inamoto, meanwhile, has completed a £200,000 move from Japanese side Gamba Osaka.

He is still recovering from a leg injury but is expected to be available for action next month.