Latest transfer rumours – May 27

Thursday 27th May 2010, 9:00AM BST.

Latest transfer rumours – May 27

Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.

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, Wigan and Celtic are apparently leading the chase to sign 20-goal striker Gary Hooper from Championship side Scunthorpe.

ALBION

Albion have signed last season’s loan star Steven Reid on a two-year deal effective from July 1 after his release from Blackburn.

VILLA

Villa make take a punt on lower league striker Jermaine Beckford this summer who is available on a free transfer from Leeds.

BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham have completed the signing of Serbia striker Nikola Zigic from Spanish club Valencia for £6million.

WALSALL

All quiet at the Banks’s Stadium.



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