Time to map out a plan for Villa's future
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Latest transfer rumours – Dec 30
Tuesday 30th December 2008, 9:45AM GMT.
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
Nothing so far for Wolves.
ALBION
West Brom have targeted French striker Peguy Luyindula as the man to fire them to Premier League safety. A loan deal with Paris St Germain is said to be under discussion.
Real Mallorca have told West Brom to increase their bid for Oscar Trejo if they want to land the Argentine striker.
VILLA
QPR are set to beat Cardiff to the £250,000 capture of Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge.
Coventry City say Villa have not made a bid for Coventry City left-back Danny Fox.
Aston Villa are eager to win the race for Newcastle’s Charles N’Zogbia.
Real Madrid have given up on trying to sign Aston Villa wing ace Ashley Young because of a reported £30m price tag.
Manchester City Football Club hope to flex their financial muscle to land Jermain Defoe ahead of Villa. Martin O’Neill has dismissed reports he has bid for Defoe.
West Ham have reportedly told Villa that Craig Bellamy is available for £20m, with Scott Parker available as part of the deal.
WALSALL
Now transfer news but ex-Walsall defender David Holdsworth has been confirmed as the new manager of Mansfield Town.
BLUES
Blues may move for Harrow Borough’s Northern Ireland Under-20 midfielder Robin Shroot after hearing of interest from Everton.
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