Wolves have pulled the plug on a loan deal for Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand – as they closed in on Reading’s Matt Mills.

Albion have laughed off comments suggesting former boss Roberto Di Matteo will try and take Baggies star Youssouf Mulumbu to Chelsea.

Birmingham’s game in hand on their relegation rivals ended in defeat as Chelsea moved into second place.

Albion today turned their attention to the game with Wigan after their bid to make a transfer deadline day signing drew a blank.

Ciaran Clark scored a dramatic late equaliser as Villa claimed a point in a thrilling draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Albion defender Marek Cech has insisted he will be fit for the big Premier League kick-off despite his extended summer break.

Wolves are still hopeful of landing Michael Mancienne – despite ongoing talks to snaffle Guirane N’Daw on loan.

Roman Bednar has insisted he will rise to the challenge of securing a Premier League place as Albion continued their hunt for extra firepower.

Villa are weighing up a summer swoop for Anderlecht star Mbark Boussoufa.

Loan star Michael Mancienne will be welcome back at Wolves next season.