Osaze Odemwingie has said only a good offer from one of Europe’s ‘Big 10’ clubs will convince him to leave West Brom.
The Nigeria striker is in talks with the Baggies over a new deal but remains in the thick of transfer speculation after a smashing first season in England. It is a situation that has left the 29 year old unruffled, as he continues his pre-season exertions with West Brom.
“We are still talking and maybe soon, when we get back, the situation will be more clear and I can extend my contract for a year or two. It is closer to being something positive. It’s not 100 per cent, but if things run normally then something will be agreed. The transfer window is long and it’s normal for players to have rumours about them. Of course, if I get an offer that pleases the club and myself and it’s from the ‘big 10’ clubs in Europe I would take a look at it.
But I’m not worried, because I’m in a team where I am happy and playing well. I would think hard before leaving West Brom, because things are going well for me here and I am enjoying myself.”
Baggies coach Roy Hodgson is equally unfazed about the speculation over his prize asset, but said there is a difference in what the clubs are prepared to pay, and what the players representatives want. “We would like to reward him for his efforts last season but, at the moment, there is a difference between what his agent thinks the rewards should be and what we are prepared to pay and that negotiation is ongoing. But, whatever happens, Peter (Osaze) Odemwingie has got two years left on a contract, so the only question is about what salary he is going to be playing on.”
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