Latest transfer rumours - July 16

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

Sunderland are hoping to entice Wolves scout Dave Bowman back to the north-east.

ALBION

Albion are likely to miss out on a permanent deal for loan star Juan Carlos Menseguez - the Argentine winger wants to join former Baggies boss Tony Mowbray at Celtic.

VILLA

Villa hope to tie up the £12million signing of Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing today.

WALSALL

Walsall have completed the signing of former Luton striker and free agent Sam Parkin on a one-year deal.

BLUES

Birmingham have had a bid for midfielder Barry Ferguson accepted by Glasgow Rangers.