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Latest transfer rumours – July 8
Wednesday 8th July 2009, 6:50AM 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
Derby County’s Paris Simmons is joining Wolves for trials.
Wolves have been linked with a £3.4m move for German striker David Odonkor following Real Bettis’ relegation from La Liga.
BLUES
Christian Benitez has finally completed his protracted move to Blues – and Lee Bowyer will sign on a free today.
Blues are considering taking Tottenham’s Gareth Bale on loan for the season.
Alex McLeish is mulling over a move for Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson.
VILLA
Villa are allegedly preparing a bid for Sheffield United’s Kyle Naughton.
Villa are being linked with a move to bring Peter Crouch back to Villa Park.
ALBION
Albion have slapped a £4 million price tag on Jonathan Greening with Bolton and Fulham both showing interest.
WALSALL
Nothing going on today.
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