Transfer Rumours - May 18
Expressandstar.com brings you all the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.
The extracts on this page are taken from various newspapers and media outlets. They do not reflect the views of the Express and Star.
Wolves
Pele is reportedly set to bid farewell to Rio Ave and the Primeira Liga ahead of an expected move to Premier League newcomers Wolves.
The midfielder would cost around £9 million, and Wolves’ connections to the Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes appear to give them the advantage over Benfica.
Utsiktens BK forward Joel Mumbongo has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target.
The Sweden Under-19 international spent time with Hacken before making the switch to Utsiktens, where he has netted once in four matches since joining in February.
Manchester City and Everton are said to have held an interest in Mumbongo in the past, while the youngster has just over 19 months remaining on his contract.
Wolves reportedly held talks with Swedish side Djurgarden in January over a move for Felix Beijmo.
Beijmo will be allowed to leave his current side for a fee between £1.7million and £2.1million, after Wolves' reported interest back in January.
A six-time Sweden international, Beijmo has a contract with the top-flight outfit until the winter of 2020, but a move to the Premier League will surely tempt the defender into a move.
West Brom
Wolves and Cardiff City have been made the bookies’ favourites to sign West Brom striker Salomon Rondon.
The Baggies will be hopeful of holding onto the striker, but a large offer may prove too tempting to turn down.
Fulham, Swansea and West Brom among 'favourites' to sign Matej Vydra if he leaves Derby County this summer.
The Cottagers are favourites at 6/1 with the potential offer of Premier League football a big attraction, while Swansea and Derby are both 8/1 shots.
Aston Villa
Villa are in pole position to secure the signing of highly sought after free agent Abel Hernandez, despite interest from a number of Sky Bet Championship clubs, including Leeds United.
The Uruguayan striker favours a move that will see him reunite himself with former manager Steve Bruce, and potentially play Premier League football should the Midlands club see off Fulham in the Championship Play-Off Final.
Walsall
All quiet at the Banks's today.
