Transfer Rumours - January 2

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Wolves

Wolves loanee Rafa Mir looks likely to return to Molineux this month, with Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi seldom using the striker.

The Spaniard has barely featured for the East Midlanders, featuring just 13 times - often making late substitute appearances in the Championship.

It's possible that the 22-year-old could be loaned out again by Wolves should he return, with first-team opportunities likely to be very few and far between.

Wolves forward Adama Traore has opened the door to a future move back to Spain.

Traore has been superb through the first half of the season, scoring five times and notching seven assists through 30 games.

Speaking on Spanish radio, Traore said: "If I do not have the option of Barca and I have to go to Real Madrid, I do not close any doors."

West Brom

Reports claim that West Brom are in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan for the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old has impressed on loan at Charlton so far this season, scoring six goals in 24 appearances.

Rumour has it Burnley and Swansea are also keen on the starlet.

Meanwhile, Tottenham lead the race for Nathan Ferguson this month, according to reports.

Albion could be forced to cash in on the young defender, whose contract is up at the end of the season.

A five-year deal has been put on the table by Albion, but Ferguson is yet to sign, and fears are growing that he could play out the remainder of his contract.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are the bookies favourites to sign prolific Hull City star Jarrod Bowen this month.

Villa are 5/6 with some bookmakers to sign the winger, who's been superb in the second tier this season.

The 23-year-old has notched 17 goals in 26 games this season, and is being linked with a Premier League move this month.

Villa are also being linked with a move for Birmingham-born striker Daniel Sturridge, alongside French side Marseille.

Former Albion loanee Sturridge has scored four goals in six starts for Turkish side Trabzonspor, and Villa's need for attacking reinforcements has seen him linked with a move to the Midlands.

Villa's need for a striker could become even more prevalent should record-signing Wesley be ruled out for a lengthy spell. The Brazilian was stretchered off during the 2-1 win over Burnley on New Years' Day.

Walsall

Accrington Stanley are reportedly leading the race to sign Walsall winger Wes McDonald.

The 22-year-old joined the Saddlers over the summer in a short-term deal, and has impressed.

His performances have seemingly got other sides interested in signing him - although the player has claimed he'd like to stay at the Banks's Stadium.