Transfer Rumours - August 22

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Wolves

Wolves striker Nouha Dicko is a target for Championship rivals Hull City and Queens Park Rangers.

Dicko has scored two goals in five games this season despite only starting in the League Cup win over Yeovil.

City are in the market for striking reinforcements after losing star striker Abel Hernandez to a serious Achilles injury during their 3-2 defeat to Nuno's men last week.

QPR are also looking to bolster their attacking options before the close of the transfer window and Ian Holloway is a big admirer of Dicko having worked with the player during his time in charge of Blackpool.

West Brom

Manchester City are on the brink of calling off a move for West Brom skipper Jonny Evans and are now turning their intentions to a £20million bid for Middlesbrough’s Ben Gibson

Pep Guardiola wants an English-trained centre-back and while Evans has been his first choice, West Brom are demanding more than £30million for the 29-year-old.

Meanwhile, Albion continue to be linked with a move for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia.

The experienced centre-back is claimed to be on the radar of Tony Pulis as he looks to strengthen his back four.

Aston Villa

QPR are reportedly set to make a move for Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner.

The 25-year-old is surplus to requirements at Villa Park having spent the majority of his senior career out on loan.

Gardner has spent the last couple of years on loan at Nottingham Forest, but it appears a permanent move to the City Ground is unlikely.