Going nowhere: Shane Long's wife rules out Hawthorns departure for West Brom striker

West Brom striker Shane Long has been told he is "not going anywhere" in the January transfer window – by his wife.

Kayleah Long, who married the Ireland international last year in a fairytale wedding in Tipperary, has told friends her husband is staying at The Hawthorns this month despite interest from Hull and other Premier League clubs.

The Tigers today issued a statement denying that the 26-year-old was due for a medical at the KC Stadium, although boss Steve Bruce is expected to revive the interest that almost saw Long move to Humberside in September.

But Long's wife, who is expecting the couple's second child later this year, replied to a friend on Twitter: "Not going anywhere! Told Shane happy here & with baby on way it not worth the stress when still in contract! He agreed. #happydays"

And she replied to another tweet by saying: "Just said to S (Shane) with getting T (daughter Teigan) school placement etc it not worth it when Shane's happy at WBA & settled."

Caretaker boss Keith Downing has repeatedly claimed the Long has a future at The Hawthorns but his contract has just six months plus a year's option left to run and he has yet to agree a new deal despite several months of talks.