Nigerian stricker, Peter Odemwingie will not be leaving Barclays Premier League club, West Bromwich Albion this January.
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Reports in the british media have been awash with stories linking the 31-year-old with a move to the North East to team up with the Toon Army.
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It was also reported that talks between Odemwingie and Newcastle were ongoing as at eight days ago with Magpies' boss, Alan Pardew hoping to land the stricker for £3 million as a replacement for Demba Ba who recently joined European champions Chelsea.
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The WBA chairman, Steve Clarke has now moved to clarify the situation about the former La Lovviere attacker who still has 18 months left on his deal.