Latest transfer rumours – August 18

Monday 18th August 2008, 9:00AM 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

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy’s need for a new centre-back is more pressing after Jody Craddock’s injury against Sheffield Wednesday.

ALBION

Newcastle United are prepared to rival Albion in the race for Real Mallorca striker Oscar Trejo.

VILLA

Villa have been linked with a move for Palermo’s Australia international midfielder Mark Bresciano.

WALSALL

Saddlers boss Jimmy Mullen is thinking he may not need a new striker after all after watching his side beat Scunthorpe.

BLUES

The Blues may let forgotten striker Semih Aydilek go out on loan upon his return from injury.



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