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

Reports in Scotland suggest that Wolves will be back in for Celtic defender Bobo Balde, after it was confirmed they will be without first choice centre-back and captain Jody Craddock for three months with a broken foot.

Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham is another option that could be looked at by Wolves boss Mick McCarthy.

ALBION

A £2million capture of Charlton midfielder Zheng Zhi would likely end any interest in Sunderland midfielder Dean Whitehead.

VILLA

Liverpool’s American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett will block Rafael Benitez’s attempts to sign Villa midfielder Gareth Barry – even if the Reds manager raises funds by selling fringe players.

Osasuna midfielder Jaroslav Plasil has shrugged off potential interest from Villa and Premier League rivals Fulham.

BLUES

Blues striker James McFadden’s rebuffal of potential interest from the Old Firm clubs will not put off Premier League suitors before the end of the deadline.