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Latest transfer rumours – July 1
Tuesday 1st July 2008, 9:00AM BST.
All the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.
WOLVES
Freddy Eastwood could yet complete a move to Coventry, despite speculation that the deal is dead.
ALBION
Albion striker Kevin Phillips is likely to be the subject of a fresh bid from Birmingham City.
The Baggies are thought to want in the region of £1million for striker Craig Beattie.
VILLA
Villa are looking at yet another Tottenham player – this time winger Steed Malbranque.
Villa manager Martin O’Neill remains keen on £6million rated Getafe defender Cata Diaz.
WALSALL
Saddlers manager Jimmy Mullen is hoping to bring in a striker this week.
BLUES
Despite the Blues’ interest in Phillips, manager Alex McLeish is still looking at Portsmouth striker David Nugent.
The Blues are also looking at Charlton striker Marcus Bent, who is available for £2million after ending last season on loan at Wigan.
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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