West Brom's unsettled Saido Berahino to reject new contract as Stoke and Watford prepare to make their move 
John Percy
9 JULY 2016 • 10:30PM
Saido Berahino will reject a new contract offer at West Bromwich Albion and is determined to leave the club this month.
Berahino has been offered a four-year deal, worth a potential £55,000 a week, which will make him Albion's best paid player, but it is understood he has no intention of signing.
Stoke and Watford are keen to sign the England under-21 international but are growing frustrated in their attempts to hold negotiations with Albion chairman Jeremy Peace.
West Brom want around £20million for the 22-year-old, who has one year remaining on his current contract.
Crystal Palace are also monitoring developments and Berahino is prepared to force his exit by turning down the offer of a new deal at the Hawthorns.
Tottenham Hotspur failed with four bids for the striker last summer, including two on deadline day, but their interest has waned as they pursue other targets.
However, Stoke have identified Berahino as their No 1 summer target and are hoping to strike a deal, while Watford are also set to make a substantial bid.
West Brom fear that selling Berahino could leave them desperately short of attacking options, with Salomon Rondon and Rickie Lambert the only senior forwards on the books.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/07/09/west-broms-unsettled-saido-berahino-to-reject-new-contract-as-st/
