Transfer rumours - 3 Dec

We have scoured the back pages and the internet to bring you the latest transfer gossip.

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

ALBION

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is ready to join the chase for West Brom striker Shane Long in January, with Newcastle, Hull and Norwich all said to be interested in the forward.

WOLVES

Danny Batth is finally edging closer to resolving his Wolves future and signing a new contract at Molineux.

Former Wolves striker Sam Winnall is attracting the interest of a number of Championship and League One sides after impressing since joining Scunthorpe in the summer. The 22-year-old is the second top scorer in League Two with nine goals.

VILLA

Aston Villa are hoping to hijack Spurs striker Jermain Defoe's move to the MLS and convince him to remain in the Premier League with a January move.