Transfer rumours – December 17

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.

WOLVES-WALSALL

Wolves have permitted Walsall to extend the loan of young goalkeeper Aaron McCarey, 20, until January 13 after a successful first month.

WEST BROM

West Brom may let the January transfer window pass without making any additions to their squad, Baggies boss Steve Clarke has hinted.

ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa will pass on the chance to re-sign their former winger Stewart Downing despite the player being put up for sale by Liverpool.

BIRMINGHAM

News should come from St Andrew's this week about a deal extension for Birmingham's now out-of-contract midfielder Papa Bouba Diop.