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Latest transfer rumours – July 1
Wednesday 1st July 2009, 9:00AM BST.
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
Wolves are expected to complete the £1million singing of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman today.
ALBION
Bolton are ready to increase their bid to £750,000 for wantaway Albion defender Paul Robinson.
VILLA
Villa have been linked to yet another midfielder in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Michael Bradley.
WALSALL
Free agent Lewis Gobern will join Walsall for the official start of pre-season training tomorrow after his release from Wolves.
BLUES
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is eyeing up a move for Tottenham left-back Gareth Bale.
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