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Latest transfer rumours – August 18
Monday 18th August 2008, 9:00AM BST.
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 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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