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Latest transfer rumours – Oct 24
Friday 24th October 2008, 9:00AM BST.
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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 boss Mick McCarthy has not ruled out bringing further players in if the side’s defensive frailties continue to show.
ALBION
The Baggies have missed out on the chance to sign Cercle Brugge striker Tom De Sutter – who has opted to join Anderlecht in January.
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has warned Albion that only a bid of around £5million would prise striker Craig Mackail-Smith from the club.
VILLA
Villa striker Marlon Harewood as been mentioned as a possible make weight in the club’s bid to sign Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz.
WALSALL
All quiet at the Banks’s Stadium.
BLUES
Birmingham chairman David Gold has pledged the board’s support for manager Alex McLeish when the transfer window opens in January.
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