Tony Pulis to take Saido Berahino and his mum out to dinner for a 'good chat'

Tony Pulis will welcome Saido Berahino back into his West Brom squad - by taking him and his mother out to dinner for a 'good chat.'

Berahino was the subject of several bids from Tottenham during the transfer window and attempted to force through a move, first by submitting a transfer request and then with a tweet in which he threatened "I can officially say I will never play (for club chairman) Jeremy Peace".

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He was granted a period of leave - during which he won few friends by tweeting a picture of himself on a private jet - but is due to return to training on Monday and manager Pulis then plans to speak to the player and his mother over dinner.

Pulis has not selected Berahino since August 15's draw with Watford due to concerns over the 22-year-old's state of mind.

He now faces the difficult task of reintegrating a player who appeared more than ready to burn his bridges.

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