Latest transfer rumours - June 2

goal.jpgAll the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.

WOLVES

Wolves are set to increase their bid to £3.5million for Burnley’s wantaway striker Kyle Lafferty.

Wolves are rumoured to be closed to clinching a deal for Hearts’ Scotland international defender Christophe Berra.

Everton, West Ham and Blackburn are among the club’s interested in Wolves midfielder Michael Kightly.

ALBION

Albion skipper Jonathan Greening is thought to be the subject of a bid from Glasgow Rangers.

Albion boss Tony Mowbray is monitoring the situation of Paris Saint-Germain defender Bernard Mendy.

Stoke are prepared to move for Albion striker Kevin Phillips if he does not agree a new contract at the Hawthorns.

VILLA

Liverpool are determined to force through the sale of Xabi Alonso to Juventus - so they can make a substantially improved bid for Villa skipper Gareth Barry.

Villa and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sampdoria defender Hugo Campagnaro.

Villa boss Martin O’Neill is thought to be interested in Newcastle winger James Milner - who spent the 2005/06 season on loan at Villa Park.

WALSALL

Walsall’s hopes of signing free agent Darren Byfield look bleak with Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley and Cardiff City all joining the race for the striker.

BLUES

The Blues are locked in a battle with Sunderland for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is contemplating a shock move for Glasgow Rangers defender David Weir.

Newcastle have joined the race to land Blues midfielder Olivier Kapo.

We have scoured the back pages and the internet to bring you the latest gossip.

We are not saying they’re true - just that they’re out there.

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