Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly refusing to give up hope of sealing a deal for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, despite seeing an £18 million offer rejected by the Baggies yesterday.

According to the London Evening Standard, Tottenham are still in pursuit of the 22-year-old, despite Albion chairman Jeremy Pearce confirming on Tuesday a bid from Spurs had been rejected.

Spurs are looking to add to their forward options as Harry Kane and new signing Clinton Njie are their only two senior strikers.

The Evening Standard claim Spurs will test Albion’s resolve with a fresh £22 million bid, just short of the £25 million fee that the Baggies are believed to be holding out for.

Baggies chairman Jeremy Pearce told the club’s website yesterday: “We have no interest in selling Saido which is what I have told Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

“I know we are living in an age where no club can say 'never' about the possibility of selling a player.

“However, the prospect of selling Saido is simply not on our agenda.

“We are going forward with Saido very much in our plans and still striving to add players to improve the balance of our squad."

Berahino is in high demand after scoring 20 goals in all competitions last season, including 14 Premier League goals.