Latest transfer rumours – May 4

Monday 4th May 2009, 8:01AM BST.

goal.jpgAll 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.

BLUES

Manchester City want a £1m loan fee for number two goalkeeper Joe Hart, with Blues ready to pay it.

Blues are chasing 19-year-old Plymouth winger Ashley Barnes, who is out of contract at the end of the season.

WOLVES

Wolves target Michael Mancienne is to be offered a new contract by Chelsea.

VILLA

The club is reported to be making Brede Hangeland their major summer transfer target.

ALBION

Celtic have again been linked with a move for Marek Cech.

James Morrison is again being linked with a possible move to Newcastle.

WALSALL

Nothing to report from the Banks’s Stadium.



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