Peter Odemwingie's transfer request rejected

[Folami David]

West Bromwich Albion has rejected a transfer request handed in by stricker Peter Odemwingie, saying they are determined to keep their squad together as they push for a European place in the Premier League.
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Nigerian Odemwingie was recently the subjects of a bid from bottom side Queens Park Rangers which was turned down but he has since told the club he wants to leave.
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'' Peter is hugely popular with our supporters and it is disappointing that he has decided to hand in a transfer request '', West Brom's Sporting and Technical Director Richard Garlick told the club's website on Friday.
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'' It was immediately turned down and has done nothing to change our stance during January ''.