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

WOLVES

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is keen to talk to Celtic defender Bobo Balde to see what his demands are for a move to Molineux.

ALBION

Bolton boss Gary Megson insists there have been no “serious” bids for West Brom target Abdoulaye Meite.

VILLA

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is set for showdown talks with manager Rafa Benitez – which could finally define where the Reds stand on Villa skipper Gareth Barry.

WALSALL

Speculation is mounting that the identity of the “mystery” striker the club are bringing in is free agent and former Saddlers striker Michael Ricketts.

BLUES

Reports suggest that Derby midfielder Stephen Pearson is to reject a proposed loan move to the 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.