Transfer rumours - January 20

Expressandstar.com brings you the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston 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.

WEST BROM

Roy Hodgson aims to dive into the transfer market with Cardiff's ex-Aston Villa midfielder Peter Whittingham, 27, and Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard both targets.

Paul Downing has extended his youth loan at Barnet for a second time until February 28.

Birmingham have apparently made an inquiry to West Brom about the availability of striker Simon Cox.

Fulham are said to be ready to offer £3 million plus Chris Baird and Damien Duff in exchange for West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie.

WOLVES

Adam Hammill has emerged as a shock transfer target for Wigan Athletic after the Latics were priced out of a move for Tottenham winger Giovani Dos Santos.

ASTON VILLA

Nothing new for Villa today, ahead of Saturday's Midlands clash with Wolves.

BIRMINGHAM

Sunderland have turned down a bid by Birmingham City to take Craig Gardner back to St Andrew's on loan.

Birmingham have apparently made an inquiry to West Brom about the availability of striker Simon Cox.

WALSALL

Nothing new.