After Jeremy Peace claimed that Saido Berahino would not be sold this summer, head coach Tony Pulis has said that he can not give any guarantees that he will stay the Hawthorns.

West Brom have already rejected two bids from Tottenham Hotspur for Berahino, and the Burindi-born forward has also had a written transfer request rejected.

Speaking in his press conference earlier today, Pulis said:

I never say never about anything until it’s closed and factual.I wasn’t in the discussions the chairman had with Saido. I’ll have a chat with the lad when he comes in.

The Baggies boss will decide if the 22-year-old will be in his squad for Saturday’s trip to Stoke after leaving him out for the matches against Chelsea and Port Vale.

It’s not just about football it’s about the person, about the lad, and what he’s going through. He’s a human being, he’s not just a lump of meat who people are trying to sell. He has emotions and having spoken to him he needs protecting.I don’t think he is 110 per cent clear on what his future is.

Spurs announced the signing of South Korean forward Son Heung-min for a deal reported to be worth £22m, which could signal that Mauricio Pochettino is ending his interest in Berahino, according to the Independent.

Berahino scored 20 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions for Albion last season, and has also attracted interest from Manchester United.