All 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

Cardiff look to be set to wrap up the signing of transfer-listed Wolves striker Jay Bothroyd shortly.

ALBION

The Baggies are still laughing off suggestions from Bolton that they trade Albion skipper Jonathan Greening in part exchange for defender Abdoulaye Meite.

Albion manager Tony Mowbray is more interested in Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge.

VILLA

Reports continue to suggest that Villa will move for Reading full-back Nicky Shorey in a £4.5million deal.

Villa manager Martin O'Neill will need more than one new full-back anyway, with Manchester United defender Danny Simpson another option.

WALSALL

Walsall goalkeeper Clayton Ince has emerged as a surprise target for Championship duo Swansea and Nottingham Forest.

The Saddlers will tie up the signing of free agent Stephen Hughes shortly.

BLUES

The Blues are closing in on the loan signing of Spartak Moscow striker Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.

Celtic defender Bobo Balde is at the centre of a tug of war between the Blues and Sunderland.