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Dwight Gayle's future has been far from certain after his loan deal with West Brom came to an end but one thing that did look certain was that he wouldn't be returning to Albion.

Express & Star claimed in May that due to financial reasons they wouldn't be able to bring him back. However, The Daily Mail claimed last weekend that the Baggies were still keen on a deal if Salomon Rondon heads back to Newcastle.

Yet, journalist Matt Wilson has since quashed talks of him returning, suggesting nothing has changed since last month.

Reacting to the news, West Brom fans were incredibly upset at the development as one called the club useless. Another supporter claimed that this was the reality of the situation facing Albion.

A further fan said that not bringing Gayle back would haunt them whilst another tweet hoped he'd take a wage drop in order to return.

The forward was in brilliant form for the Baggies last term, ending the campaign as their top scorer on 24 goals.

But despite his impressive season, it looks as though West Brom will now have to look elsewhere for a striker.

Here's the best of the reaction.