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

Wolves have put no timeframe on when trialist Ivory Coast defender Issoumaila Dao can secure a permanent deal.

ALBION

The Baggies are waiting for West Ham defender James Collins to prove his fitness before making another move - despite having one bid already rebuffed by the Hammers.

Hull are favourites to beat Albion to the signature of Bolton defender Abdoulaye Meite - who have signed Watford's Danny Shittu as a replacement.

VILLA

Villa are close to securing the signature of Middlesbrough right-back Luke Young for about £5m and Reading left-back Nicky Shorey for £4m.

WALSALL

Saddlers manager Jimmy Mullen has rubbished rumours that goalkeeper Clayton Ince is the subject of interest from Championship clubs.

BLUES

Blackburn have been linked with a £5million move for Blues striker James McFadden.

Blues midfielder Sebastian Larsson will hold showdown talks over his future with the club next week.