Transfer Rumours - August 21st

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Wolves

With Wolves still on the hunt for a striker, Nahki Wells has emerged as the latest name to be linked with a move to the Black Country.

The Huddersfield Town forward is set to move on from the club this summer as they look to secure Premier League survival.

Birmingham City and Hull are both thought to be eyeing the 27-year-old.

Meanwhile, any move for Wolves target Sam Gallagher is likely to happen this week, although his eventual destination is yet to be decided.

The Southampton forward is destined for another loan move this season, with Wolves joined by Aston Villa, Derby and Birmingham City in their interest.

The 21-year-old had a previous spell at Blackburn last season, and despite their relegation he impressed in the second tier.

West Brom

Tony Pulis is reportedly showing an interest in Lorient striker Abdul Majeed Waris.

The Ghana international is capable on the wing or up top, and has impressed at the French club with 21 goals in 58 games.

It's thought that he could cost £12m, with West Ham and Burnley also keen.

Manchester City could be set to move for Albion target Ben Gibson, if they fail to land the signing of Jonny Evans.

City are keen to bolster their centre-back position, and have already had bids for the Albion skipper turned down.

That means that they could turn their attention to the Middlesbrough defender, who has been courted by Pulis all summer.

Aston Villa

Brighton are reportedly interested in a move for Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane.

The former Barnsley man has found a starting spot hard to nail down until late, with his hat-trick against Norwich likely to make him a mainstay for the foreseeable future.

Steve Bruce is unlikely to entertain any kind of offer for the midfielder - and wouldn't have let him leave even before his recent goalscoring exploits.

Meanwhile, a trio of Championship clubs are eyeing a move for Gary Gardner before the end of the transfer window.

The Villa midfielder seems to be on his way out of Villa Park after falling out of favour under Steve Bruce this season.

Brentford, Preston and QPR are all interested in the 25-year-old.

Walsall

Jon Whitney remains hopeful of completing one or two new signings to boost his squad.

“I am still looking to add one, possibly two, to the group to reinforce over the next couple of weeks." He said.

Walsall are still hunting a striker following Andreas Makris' departure earlier this summer.