Transfer Rumours - June 23
Expressandstar.com bring you all of the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.
We are not saying they are true – just that they are out there.
WOLVES
Wolves' reported bid of £750,000 for striker Matt Smith appears to still on the table at Championship rivals Fulham.
Smith was apparently the subject of an offer from Molineux, which the Cottagers haven't confirmed whether they have accepted or rejected.
Most Football League clubs report back for the start of pre-season training next week, so expect some movement on the deal in due course.
WEST BROM
West Brom have been apparently been offered Championship goal-getter Jordan Rhodes, with Middlesbrough thought to be happy for him to leave.
Boro only signed Rhodes at the end of the January transfer window and he helped them in promotion to the Premier League, with six goals from 18 games.
But the club seem to doubt whether the 26-year-old will be a part of their plans going forward and may invite offers of £8million to let him go.
West Brom and a number of top-flight outfits were linked when Rhodes was at Blackburn and all will be after a proven scorer this summer.
ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa winger Scott Sinclair could be reunited with boss Brendan Rodgers, who has taken charge at Scottish giants Glasgow Celtic for next season.
Sinclair was brought in by former boss Paul Lambert and has since seen Tim Sherwood, Remi Garde and Eric Black come and go from the Villa hot-seat.
New manager Roberto Di Matteo has yet to discuss the player's future but, having served a bit-part role, Sinclair is expecting to be moved on from the club.
Villa's relegation to the Championship may only strengthen the 27-year-old's resolve to leave, with Rodgers offering an escape route to Scotland's top level.
The two worked together at Swansea City, where the wide man produced the best form of his career to date. A £2million offer could well seal a switch.
WALSALL
Barnsley will have to double their offer again if they wish to lure Walsall striker Tom Bradshaw away from the Banks's Stadium this summer.
The Tykes are preparing a £500,000 offer for the Welsh forward, having seen a £250,000 bid rejected. The Saddlers want £1million, though.
The 23-year-old is out-of-contract at the end of next season, but Walsall aren't keen on letting go of a front-man who has netted 40 times in 86 games.
