The Baggies head coach was due to speak to chairman Jeremy Peace this summer about renewing his contract.

But Pulis, who has one year left on his deal, intimated that he's unsure who the owner will be come the start of the season.

When asked if he'd spoken to the chairman about his contract, he said: "No, I've stayed away from it.

"Obviously there's lots of stuff going on at the football club that I don't want to talk about.

"We'll see what happens then and we'll move on from there."

Peace is currently negotiating the sale of the club with Chinese investors, but the chairman continues to keep his cards close to his chest.

It's unknown how near a deal is, but it is believed the chairman would like to complete any sale before the start of the season in less than three weeks' time.

He is looking for £150-£200million for his 88 per cent stake in the club, giving any new buyer an overwhelming majority of shares and complete control.

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Peace is an Albion fan who has been chairman since 2002 and has cemented the club's position in the Premier League.

He will only sell the club to suitable owners who promise to invest further funds in its development.

He has listened to interested parties from all over the world in the past, but any new owners are more than likely to be from the Far East.

Chinese businesses are being actively encouraged to invest in overseas football teams by their government and, this summer, both Villa and Wolves have already undergone Chinese takeovers.

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Despite the ongoing negotiations, Albion's transfer dealings continue to operate as normal. The club remain in talks with Brighton about the possibility of signing defender Lewis Dunk.

They are ready to do a deal with West Ham for striker Diafra Sakho, as soon as the Hammers manage to find another striker.

Derby County have made an inquiry about James Chester, who endured a frustrating season at the Hawthorns but went on to play an important part in Wales' run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 in France.

But Albion want more than the £8m they paid Hull City for him before they entertain any thoughts on selling.