Transfer news: Tony Pulis says no bids have come in for West Brom's FA Cup goal hero Saido Berahino

New West Brom head coach Tony Pulis said the club has not received any offers for forward Saido Berahino.

The 21-year-old has been one of the Baggies’ key players in recent months, resulting in links with a move to Liverpool or Tottenham in the January transfer window.

But Pulis said he was assured no club has come in for him yet and he is relishing the chance to work with the promising striker.

"Berahino is a very talented boy," Pulis said. "There is always going to be transfer speculation and you can see why. He has great pace, great balance and scores goals.

"But when I came in here the chairman had not received any offer for him and we will try our damnedest to try and improve him.

“The kid’s a very talented lad. He’s got great ability, he obviously scores goals and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Berahino netted four goals as West Brom thumped non-League Gateshead in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday, although he sparked rumours of unrest by failing to celebrate any of his strikes.

Talented

Pulis seemed unconcerned by the striker’s behaviour and said he was pleased with the overall display he saw from his players.

“Someone just said he didn’t celebrate at all but it was lovely to see all the lads go over when we scored a goal – that showed a little bit of unity that we’ll need,” he added

“I haven’t trained with him, I haven’t worked with him, so I’ve got that to come, but he looks a very talented boy.

“I hope he keeps reading the (rumours) if he’s going to score four every week. You should go and see him in the dressing room – he’s more happy in there.”

With the club sitting in 17th place in the Premier League and just one point out of the relegation zone, the new Baggies head coach hinted at a busy transfer window.

“It’s a good start, but the real work starts on Monday,” he said. “We’ve got a difficult job on our hands – there are lots of clubs down there who are fighting for survival and we’re one of them

“The window’s important – it’s going to be a big window for us. We certainly need to strengthen the team and strengthen the squad and that’s what I’ll be looking for.”

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