Rumours – Charles N’Zogbia to finally join Villa?

Monday 25th July 2011, 8:26AM BST.

Rumours – Charles N’Zogbia to finally join Villa?

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 are true – just that they are out there.

ALBION
West Bromwich Albion continue to be linked with one of the highest profile released players of the summer, having reportedly held talks with released Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves.

VILLA
Former Aston Villa midfielder Harry Forrester, who was released by the club, is on the verge of joining deal Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam, claims coach Frank de Boer.

Charles N’Zogbia’s long awaited move to Villa is “close” to being completed, according to reports.

WOLVES
Stuart McCall expressed his desperation to keep his Motherwell side together after scouts from at least 10 English clubs, including West Brom and Wolves, watched as goals from Stevie Hammell, Jamie Murphy and Keith Lasley earned the Scottish side a 3-0 opening league win.

BLUES
Not a transfer move as such but Carson Yeung is trying to secure Far East investment by enticing backers for Birmingham International Holdings Limited (BIHL), Blues’ parent company.

WALSALL

Released Saddler Steve Jones is reportedly on trial with Newport County.

Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner is apparently considering a move for former Walsall and Ipswich midfielder Matt Richards.



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