Time to map out a plan for Villa's future
- Says blogger Matthew Turvey
Latest transfer rumours – Feb 18
Wednesday 18th February 2009, 6:50AM 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
Looks unlikely that Michael Mancienne will be returning to Molineux on loan. New Chelsea boss is set to include him in the Chelsea team to face Villa this weekend.
VILLA
Stilyan Petrov says he’s had no fresh talks with Villa over a new contract.
Gabby Agbonlahor wants Gareth Barry to sign a new Villa contract.
BLUES
Sebastian Larsson insists he’s committed to Blues. The former Arsenal trainee has been linked with Newcastle United and Wigan Athletic this season but says he wants to stay at St Andrew’s.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have joined Sheffield United in the battle to sign Blues winger Gary McSheffrey on loan.
ELSEWHERE
All quiet today.
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