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Latest transfer rumours – June 19
Thursday 19th June 2008, 8:55AM BST.
All the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.
WOLVES
Glasgow Rangers could miss out on Wolves target Kyle Lafferty, as midfielder Alan Gow is not sure he wants to join Burnley as part of the deal.
Wolves will continue their pursuit of Peterborough striker Aaron McClean, despite Posh’s insistence that they do want to sell.
ALBION
Albion may need to wrap their signing of Derry City winger Paddy McCourt quickly – rumour has it Norwich and Celtic are preparing shock late bids.
VILLA
Villa are ready to hijack Tottenham’s planned £15m move for Blackburn’s David Bentley.
Villa boss Martin O’Neill is also keeping tabs on Steaua Bucharest defender Nicolae Dorin Golan.
Tottenham striker Darren Bent and Glasgow Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar are other names on O’Neill’s wish list.
WALSALL
Manager Jimmy Mullen is believed to have spoken to around 20 players with a view to joining the Saddlers.
BLUES
The Blues are reportedly chasing Portsmouth striker David Nugent.
The Blues have also been linked with Nurnberg striker Jan Koller.
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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