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Transfer Rumours - July 11th

Expressandstar.com brings you all of the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.

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We're not saying that they're true, just that they're out there.

Wolves

Leeds United have emerged as potential suitors for Wolves duo Danny Batth and Matt Doherty.

Both defenders were regular players under Paul Lambert last season, but with a number of defensive purchases this summer, are being linked with exits.

Leeds are apparently set to test Wolves' resolve with a £4.5m bid for the duo, with bids of £2m for Batth and £2.5m for Doherty.

Meanwhile, Jordan Graham is being linked with a shock move on-loan to Rochdale.

The former Aston Villa man is highly rated at Wolves, with many fans expecting him to take a key role this season.

However, following his comeback from injury, a temporary deal to guarantee him game time is being rumoured. He's not travelled on Wolves' pre-season tour of Austria amid suggestions of a slight injury problem.

West Brom

West Brom are reportedly interested in Joshua Guilavogui, but face competition from Stoke City for his signature.

The Wolfsburg man sustained a fractured neck ahead of last season but has since recovered and is best deployed as a defensive midfielder.

However, following the German club's acquisition of Ignacio Camacho - a move could be on the cards as he looks to secure a starting spot for the upcoming campaign.

Albion have also been linked with an unlikely deal for free agent, Bacary Sagna.

The right-back is without a club since leaving Manchester City and is yet to find a new side.

Crystal Palace have had an interest in the 34-year-old, although a move to his native France seems more likely.

Aston Villa

Bitter rivals Birmingham City are keen to try and sign Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick.

The centre-back has fallen out of favour at B6 since his signing last summer, and is thought to be allowed to leave following John Terry's capture.

The ex-Bournemouth man is unlikely to break into Villa's defensive line-up barring a change of plans for Steve Bruce - with Terry, James Chester and Nathan Baker all preferred.

Also, Villa are apparently keen on Newcastle striker, Daryl Murphy.

The 34-year-old is set to leave St. James' Park following the club's promotion to the top flight - and following links earlier in the summer, they've since been rekindled.

Villa already have Jonathan Kodjia, Scott Hogan, Ross McCormack, Gabby Agbonlahor, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Keinan Davis on their books up-front.

Walsall

Walsall are eyeing Coventry City defender Jordan Turnbull.

The 22-year-old centre-back hasn't travelled with the Sky Blues' to Spain on pre-season, and is being linked with moves to AFC Wimbledon, Bradford, Charlton and the Saddlers.

The defender has a relegation release clause that can be activated, and Coventry boss Mark Robins expects him to depart.