Greening looking for exit from Albion

West Bromwich Albion captain Jonathan Greening is insisting he wants to leave the club, reports in UK media said on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old midfielder asked Baggies chairman Jeremy Peace for a transfer, indicating he is not keen on playing in the Championship.Albion turned down a two million pound (2.5 million euros) bid from Fulham for the midfielder earlier this week, labelling the price “derisory.”

“Jonathan is our captain and a vital members of the squad,” Peace said on the club’s website. “We want to keep all our players as we strive for promotion back to the Premier League.”

The former Manchester United player – who arrived from Middlesbrough back in 2004 and has made over 200 appearances for West Brom – still has a year, plus an option of a further 12 months remaining on his contract.

Albion have offered a new four-year contract offer for Greening, but he has stressed his desire for another shot at the Premier League following the club’s relegation back in May.