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Latest transfer rumours – Dec 31
Wednesday 31st December 2008, 8:49AM 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
Newcastle could launch a £4m raid for highly-rated winger Michael Kightly, who is also being tracked by Everton and Middlesbrough
Everton are also watching striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
Wolves could lose on-loan Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne to Everton.
Wolves are said to be interested in Rangers striker Alan Gow who is currently on loan at Blackpool.
ALBION
Bolton have launched a £3m raid for Baggies midfielder James Morrison.
The Baggies have made an offer for Paris St Germain striker Peguy Luyindula
VILLA
Pompey have slapped a £15m price tag on England striker Defoe, who is apparently a target for Villa.
BLUES
Alex McLeish is on the verge of signing winger Robin Shroot, a Northern Ireland Under 21 international, from Isthmian League Premier Division side Harrow Borough.
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