Latest transfer rumours – July 31
Friday 31st 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
Manchester City are to bid £22million bid for Everton defender Joleon Lescott – with Wolves set for 10 per cent of anything more than £5million.
ALBION
Albion are reportedly ready to offer £1.5million for Real Betis winger David Odonkor – according to the player.
VILLA
Villa are set to step up a £7million bid to land Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
WALSALL
Released Walsall striker Michael Ricketts continues his bid to win a contract on trial at League One rivals Stockport.
BLUES
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is still searching for a new left-back ahead of the Premier League season.
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