Tony Pulis speculates of Saido leaving Club in January
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has admitted that striker Saido Berahino could leave the club before the end of the January transfer window amidst interest from Liverpool. It is believed that the Merseyside outfit are ready to cut their losses on Mario Balotelli and bring inBerahino.
The England U21 international has been in fine form this season and his nine goals is significantly better than Balotelli, who is yet to open his league tally for the season.Berahino is reportedly valued in excess of £ 25 million by West Brom and Pulis has said that the club will sell him only if they receive an unbelievable offer.
Berahino was a relatively unknown quantity just 12 months ago, but he has come through into the first-team by showing incredible maturity and composure for his age.
Since his playing style is largely similar to that of Raheem Sterling, Philippe Coutinho, and Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool believe that he will be a perfect replacement for Luis Suarez. Pulis has continued pickingBerahino in the team despite the transfer interest, which appears to suggest that the two clubs are now closer towards reaching an agreement. However, West Brom are also looking at a number of strikers like Shola Ameobi, who is available on a free transfer. This suggests that they are ready to concede defeat in the race to keepBerahino.
“The problem with talking about any players at this time of the year is that if someone comes in with an unbelievable offer you can’t turn down then you end up with egg on your face.We’d love to keep him. He’s an outstanding talent and someone who’ll score goals. He’s got a great record for someone of that age.To turn around and say he’s not going anywhere, that’s difficult at times, because you never know what’s around the corner,” said Pulis.
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