Latest transfer rumours – August 8

Friday 8th August 2008, 8:30AM BST.

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

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 are out there.

WOLVES

Wolves are not ruling out another move into the transfer market if the right player, hopefully a centre-back, comes up - but manager Mick McCarthy is fairly happy with what he has.

ALBION

Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite had flown back from his club's tour of Greece to open talks with Hull and Albion over a transfer.

VILLA

Liverpool's owners have failed to raise the cash to sign Gareth Barry from Villa and now the move could be off - again.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill will beat Portsmouth to the signature of Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul.

WALSALL

Saddlers boss Jimmy Mullen believes he has got the squad numbers he needs for the League One campaign.

BLUES

Villa are rumoured to have entered the race to sign Blues midfielder Sebastian Larsson.

Nottingham Forest are to rival the Blues for Manchester United winger Lee Martin.

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