West Bromwich Albion are ready to block a loan move for teenage forward Jonathan Leko. The 16-year-old became one of the youngest players to appear in the Capital One Cup when he appeared as a late substitute during Albion's midweek Capital One Cup defeat to Norwich City and is highly regarded by manager Tony Pulis.

League One side Swindon Town are interested in taking him on loan but Leko has only left school this summer and Pulis wants him to spend a year learning what it takes to be a professional at Albion before giving the go-ahead for him to make a temporary move.

Swindon manager Mark Cooper is a confirmed admirer of the England U17 international while Championship side QPR discussed taking Leko on loan when Albion proposed a transfer for winger Matty Phillips in the summer.

West Bromwich Albion are ready to block a loan move for 16-year-old promising forward Jonathan Leko

Leko was brought on by manager Tony Pulis as West Brom went down to a 3-0 defeat to Norwich in midweek

Albion staff believe Leko could yet make a telling contribution to the first team this season, particularly if Saido Berahino leaves in January.

Leko arrived in England at the age of eight after his father was granted asylum from war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo and he has represented England at Under 16 and Under 17 level.