Latest transfer rumours – May 23

Saturday 23rd May 2009, 8:57AM 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.

VILLA

Martin O’Neill has warned Gareth Barry to be wary of Liverpool’s reported renewal of interest in his signature this summer, claiming he should possibly feel “hurt” by the Reds’ reluctance to pay the club’s asking price last off-season.

Villa , Chelsea and Blackburn are all in the hunt for Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge after the striker rejected City’s offer of a new contract.

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has reportedly switched his attentions to Villa striker John Carew, after finally losing patience with Blackburn’s demands for their striker Roque Santa Cruz.

WOLVES

Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed an interest in Wolves midfielder Darren Potter.

Wolves are being linked with Newcastle’s Alan Smith.

ALBION

Hibernian central defender Rob Jones is a reported summer target for  boss Tony Mowbray.

WALSALL

Out of contract Walsall centre-forward Jabo Ibehre could head to Crystal Palace.



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