West Brom manager Tony Mowbray believes Luke Steele's proposed return to Barnsley is 'moving on'.
Barnsley still trying to re-sign Baggies keeper
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray believes Luke Steele's proposed return to Barnsley is 'moving on'.
Steele has completed a month-long stint at Oakwell and Barnsley are keen to extend the keeper's stay until the end of the season.
But promotion hopefuls West Brom are only interested in a permanent arrangement, prompting the deal to reach a deadlock.
Talks are continuing between the two Championship clubs and Mowbray is optimistic that an agreement can be reached.
"I'm pretty sure things have moved on," said Mowbray. "I spoke to Simon Davey on Wednesday afternoon and they are still very keen to do something.
Hopeful
"From our perspective we would like the boy's future sorted out. I know the two chairmen have spoken and I would like to think for Luke's sake it can be sorted.
"But I think there's a few different factors that need to come together to make that happen.
"I guess he would like his immediate future sorted out so that he can be available to play for Barnsley in the semi-final at Wembley, but I think he understands the situation and he hasn't been an ounce of a problem.
"The situation of him going on loan until the end of the season and then coming back to us I don't think is an option as far as my understanding goes.
"I think things are moving on, as in any negotiation they don't get done at the drop of a hat. I would be hopeful, but let's wait and see."
