Transfer rumours - July 26

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

The Guardian claims West Bromwich Albion are edging closer to signing Ben Foster on loan from Birmingham City but are running the risk of missing out on another of their targets after West Ham United entered the race to sign Shane Long by making a £8m bid for the highly rated Reading striker.

Thomas Sorensen has alerted West Brom and Manchester City by revealing his frustration as his contract talks drag on.

Youssouf Mulumbu has agreed a new three-year deal with West Brom.

VILLA

Nigel Reo-Coker has agreed terms with Bolton ahead of a likely switch to the Reebok Stadium.

WOLVES

After Mick McCarthy's rant about Twitter yesterday, there is nothing on the transfer front.

BLUES

Scotland striker James McFadden is set for a return to Everton – three years after leaving to join Birmingham.

WALSALL

Clayton McDonald, now with Port Vale, has spoken about his release from Walsall in May. "Something like that can only make you stronger so with every knock-back you have to get back up and carry on," he said.