Free Agent Sondre Tronstad Attracts West Brom and Charlton Interest in Summer Scramble

West Brom and Charlton Athletic are heading for a summer transfer scrap over former Blackburn Rovers midfield warrior Sondre Tronstad after the Norwegian officially became a free agent following the expiry of his contract in Lancashire, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal

SportsBoom understands both Championship clubs are closely monitoring the experienced midfield battler after Blackburn released the 30-year-old as part of a ruthless summer clear-out at Ewood Park.

And Tronstad has no plans to walk away from Championship football just yet.

Sources understand the tough-tackling Norwegian remains determined to continue his career in England’s second tier and believes he still has plenty left in the tank despite becoming one of the biggest names to leave Rovers this summer.

Tronstad became a huge fans’ favourite during his three-year spell at Blackburn and earned cult hero status with his all-action displays in the engine room.

INFLUENTIAL

The experienced former Norwegian international was voted Blackburn’s Player of the Year in 2025 after a string of influential performances that made him one of the first names on the teamsheet.

But despite his popularity with supporters, his time at Ewood has now come to an end as Blackburn begin a major rebuild after a season that supporters will be desperate to forget.

Blackburn only narrowly avoided the drop after limping to a disappointing 20th-place finish in a campaign that quickly unravelled.

Tronstad featured 30 times last season, with 29 of those appearances coming in the Championship, underlining just how important he remained to Rovers despite a difficult campaign.

But his season ended heartbreakingly after he underwent ACL reconstruction surgery in March when a partial tear was discovered, ruling him out for the final stretch of the campaign.

The injury has not dented Tronstad’s belief, though.

The midfielder remains hopeful of returning for next season and is already pushing hard in his recovery as he targets a comeback. And there is another reason clubs are circling.

FREE AGENT

Tronstad represents a cut-price opportunity in a market where proven Championship quality often comes with a hefty price tag attached.

Now a free agent after his Blackburn deal expired, the experienced midfielder could prove one of the summer’s smartest bargains for clubs seeking leadership, steel and know-how without spending a penny on a transfer fee.

West Brom are understood to be eager to inject experience into their ranks as they gear up for another promotion charge, while Charlton are also keeping tabs on the situation as they hunt reinforcements in midfield.

The pair could now be heading for a full-blown tussle to try and secure one of the Championship’s most attractive free agents.