Greening poised for Cottagers move

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The negotiations between the clubs prompted Di Matteo to opt against playing the 30-year-old midfielder in Tuesday night's 3-2 win at Peterborough. Greening handed in a transfer request after a £4million offer from Fulham was rejected last month.

"Basically the two clubs are negotiating," Di Matteo told the club's official website, www.wba.co.uk. "His team-mates are fighting for a cause. I didn't feel it was right for him to be involved on Tuesday night."

He added: "He's been a great professional for us. I spoke to him before the game.

"There has been a lot going on for him in the last five or six weeks but, once again, I have to emphasise he's been very good for us.

"He's been a true professional and it was my decision to pull him out on Tuesday night."

Following a quiet two months in the transfer window that saw only Stephen Kelly and Bjorn Helge Riise sign, there has been a flurry of activity at Craven Cottage this week.

Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff joined from Newcastle for £4million on Tuesday and a decision on Greening is expected within 48 hours.