Obviously the nuclear option of Written Transfer Request remains an option for the player, though these are so rare that nobody actually knows what they look like any more. (sbnation.com)
Spurs» pursuit of the Baggies hitman looked to have failed after chairman Jeremy Peace rejected the player's written transfer request last week and then reiterated the club's stance of wanting to keep hold of their prized asset. (caughtoffside.com)
The 22 - year - old saw his written transfer request rejected by the Baggies earlier in the week, but ex-Spurs manager Harry Redknapp said he was confident that the England U21 international would complete a move to White Hart Lane before next week's deadline. (caughtoffside.com)