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Today's transfer rumours - April 24

All the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.

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goal.jpgAll the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Walsall and Blues.

VILLA

Middlesbrough and Aston Villa are among the Premiership clubs monitoring Albion's Zoltan Gera.

Christian Maggio has admitted he is flattered to read reports claiming Villa are interested in snapping him up this summer. The 26-year-old is impressing observers for his form with Sampdoria, although he is co-owned by Fiorentina.

The agent of Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has played down speculation linking the Italian with a move to Juventus, with Villa among the clubs reportedly keen to end the Italian's eight-year stay at Stamford Bridge.

Wilfred Bouma is closing in on signing a new deal with Villa as Martin O'Neill plans to hold talks with his agent.

WOLVES

No news from Molineux.

ALBION

Kevin Phillips insists speculation that he will quit West Brom in the summer after snubbing a new deal is "nonsense".

Middlesbrough and Aston Villa are among the Premiership clubs monitoring Albion's Zoltan Gera.

South Korean midfielder Kim Do-heon could sign on a permanent deal if Baggies boss Tony Mowbray gets his way.

Albion are said to be interested in Derry City wide man Paddy McCourt.

SADDLERS

David Kelly, the former Preston and Derby County assistant manager, has emerged as the favourite to take charge at Walsall, says the Daily Mail.

Former Republic of Ireland international Mark Kinsella has been linked with the vacant manager's position.

BLUES

Fabrice Muamba is set to hold new contract talks with Birmingham City. Wigan are lining up a £5million move if the Blues are relegated.

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

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

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