Newcastle believe that despite the Baggies’ tough stance they could decide to cash in on their prize asset at the 11th hour.
Boss Steve McClaren is desperate to bolster his side’s firepower, with Aleksandar Mitrovic struggling in front of goal, and if the deal went through it would take their spending since last summer past the £100m mark.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has had talks with the player and told him he must get his career back on track even if the move - or a switch to Spurs - does not go through.
Pulis said: “He has to clear his mind and get down to doing what he does best and that’s playing.