Romelu Lukaku hopes Chelsea will allow him to see out a season-long loan at West Brom, rather than recall him in January.

Boost

Meanwhile, West Brom have received welcome news regarding Lukaku's fellow forward Peter Odemwingie, with the Nigeria international set to be available throughout January after being overlooked for Africa Cup of Nations duty. Albion boss Steve Clarke said: "Peter made himself available for Nigeria and they chose not to pick him. "He is obviously slightly disappointed that they have made that choice but he is delighted that he can stay and help us. "I spoke to him and it is the choice of the Nigerian coach and he respects that choice. But he looks forward to helping us get a few more points instead of going away."