Latest transfer rumours – August 12

Tuesday 12th August 2008, 8:50AM BST.

goal.jpgAll 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

Transfer listed midfielder Darren Potter aims to use his planned appearance in tomorrow's Carling Cup tie against Accrington Stanley to put himself in the shop window for potential buyers.

ALBION

Reputed Baggies target Shola Ameobi concedes that he may have to leave Newcastle in search of regular first-team football.

Baggies manager Tony Mowbray is also monitoring Ameobi's position for another reason - he is mulling over a loan move for young Magpies striker Andy Carroll.

VILLA

Liverpool will discover in the next 24 hours whether their move for Villa midfielder Gareth Barry has been scuppered.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez wants showdown talks with the club's American owners in the hope of resurrecting the Barry deal.

Villa have also been linked with a £4million move for Newcastle striker Alan Smith.

BLUES

Blues co-owner David Sullivan claims midfielder Sebastian Larsson owes the club a 'season of loyalty.'



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