Danish club Odense have accused West Brom of trying to sign Eric Djemba-Djemba for a cheaper fee.
Danes deny Djemba-Djemba move broke down for medical reasons
Danish club Odense have accused West Brom of trying to sign Eric Djemba-Djemba for a cheaper fee.
The Cameroon midfielder arrived in the country on Tuesday to watch the Baggies play Doncaster in a friendly and to hold talks with manager Roberto Di Matteo over a move to the Hawthorns.
Despite undergoing discussions however, Albion found a problem with the former Manchester United midfielder's knee when undergoing a medical and cancelled the deal.
Odense have now hit back in a statement however, refuting the claim that the Baggies cancelled the deal on medical grounds and saying that they were instead trying to negotiate a lower price.
Poor explanation
"West Brom have confirmed to us that there was a problem with the medical and wanted a lower price," said director Kim Brink.
"I don't understand this. I want to confirm that Eric has no injuries whatsoever. Yes, he was injured during the spring but he's ready now.
"There are no problems so I think it is a poor explanation by West Brom to get a better price.
"People can come and say whatever they want to get a better price but if they really wanted Eric, they would pay what we agreed.
"I have experienced a lot in football and most things don't surprise me but this has surprised me because we were really close (to a deal)."