Speaking to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook, he didn’t really do anything more to dispel the rumors that he was considering a transfer to the Baggies, who are currently searching for a new manager after Carlos Corberan left.
Initially, it appeared like Corberan would continue to lead Albion over the Christmas break after Southampton hired Ivan Juric, a Spanish coach who had been linked to a transfer to the Saints.
However, Valencia ultimately swooped for him, and since the La Liga team is located close to his birthplace and provides him with elite football, it was not shocking when he made the decision to leave the Midlands.
Since he left, Albion has been looking for a new manager, but Shilen Patel and the other board members are eager to take their time in order to increase the likelihood that they will select the best candidate to replace Corberan.
Although Corberan might suffer a significant defeat at The Hawthorns, they managed to move back into the play-offs on Wednesday afternoon with a 3-1 victory over Preston North End.
Interestingly, Albion’s next opponents are Swansea, with the Baggies making the trip to South Wales for an early kick-off on Saturday.
The Swans’ boss Williams has been linked with a move to The Hawthorns in recent times, but has revealed that no contact has been made by Albion at this point.
Speaking to talkSPORT’s Crook on Wednesday evening, after seeing his team lose 4-0 at Portsmouth, Williams said: “Well, I’m not sure they want my future to be here after just watching that performance.
“I certainly haven’t had any contact from West Brom.”
After such a poor result at Fratton Park, Williams’ full attention will need to be on his current team.
This result could define the remainder of the season considering how demoralising it could be, so Williams needs to pick his troops up quickly ahead of the West Brom game.
It could benefit Williams for the Albion managerial saga to be over before then – because a lot could be said about his links to The Hawthorns over the weekend.
This could prove to be a distraction for Swansea – and that’s the last thing they need considering the calibre of the side they are set to face this weekend.
The Swans’ supporters will also be hoping these rumours can be put to bed as quickly as possible, one way or another.
