Tony Mowbray has revealed talks are progressing with Barnsley over a potential deal for Luke Steele.

Whatever happens, the West Brom manager has confirmed the goalkeeper will not be leaving on another short-term loan.

Steele completed his loan spell at Oakwell on Monday - having starred in the Tykes FA Cup victories over Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea.

The 23-year-old's chances of facing Cardiff in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on April 6 appeared to be over, however, after the two clubs failed to come to an agreement over the terms of an extended deal.

Barnsley chairman Gordon Shepherd has spoken of his club's desire to take Steele on loan, while West Brom have been seeking a permanent deal.

Mowbray remains confident a deal can be struck between the Coca-Cola Championship sides, but has ruled out a short-term loan.

"I'm pretty sure things have moved on. I spoke to Simon Davey on Wednesday afternoon and they are still very keen to do something, he said.

"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.

"He has a lovely nature, he is a diamond of a boy and he gets on with his training.

"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."

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