The Swans are now favourites for Odemwingie’s signature despite their opening bid falling short of rivals Cardiff and Stoke.
The Nigeria international has made it clear the Liberty Stadium is his preferred destination and Albion now expect Michael Laudrup to increase his opening offer of £1.8m, submitted at the weekend.
That bid remains on the table along with £2m proposals from the Bluebirds and the Potters, although the Baggies have made it clear the Swans’ opening gambit fell short of their valuation and expect an increase in the next few days.
They could hold off on sanctioning any more until transfer deadline day next Monday – after the sides meet at The Hawthorns on Sunday in the Premier League – but there appears to be a will on both sides for a deal to be agreed in principle by the end of this week.
West Ham and Fulham both had £1.5m bids with add-ons rejected earlier in the summer while Crystal Palace also expressed an interest. Odemwingie is determined to move to the Liberty Stadium with the lure of Europa League football putting Laudrup’s side above Cardiff and Stoke in his thinking.
Albion remain keen to add at least two more players to their squad with another winger still their No.1 priority.
Marseille’s Morgan Amalfitano remains a possibility but the Baggies are considering alternative targets, although they will not be pursuing Valencia’s Pablo Piatti despite his agent claiming The Hawthorns was an option for the Argentine.
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