Berahino left out of West Brom squad vs. Chelsea, transfer speculation intensifies

Rumours linking West Brom forward Saido Berahino with a move away from The Hawthorns have persisted throughout the transfer window, and Sunday's latest development will do nothing to slow them.

The English attacker, 22, was left out of the Baggies' squad for Sunday's match against Chelsea, which will surely fuel speculation that he is on the verge of a move to Tottenham - a club that has shown considerable interest in the youngster throughout the summer.

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Berahino, who scored 14 goals last season, would provide Tottenham star Harry Kane with some much-needed help up front should a transfer come to fruition.

That said, West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace has insisted that Berahino will not be leaving the club.

"We have no interest in selling Saido which is what I have told Daniel Levy," Peace said earlier in the week.