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Transfer Rumours - May 24th

Expressandstar.com brings you all of the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.

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

Wolves

Turkish giants Fenerbahce have been linked with a move for Wolves winger, Helder Costa.

The Portuguese winger has been Wolves' shining light in a challenging campaign, and joined permanently in January in a deal worth £13m, and Fenerbahce are eager to bring him to Turkey.

Interest in the 23-year-old is expected to be rife over the summer, with clubs across the continent likely to firm up interest in the winger before the start of next season.

West Brom

West Brom are one of the club's leading the race to sign England international centre-back, Chris Smalling.

Jose Mourinho has reportedly told the former Fulham man that he has no future at Old Trafford, meaning a move elsewhere on a permanent basis could go ahead.

Tony Pulis is in need of extra cover in defence, and Smalling would fit the bill given that they can secure a deal for the 27-year-old.

Also, reported Albion target, Moses Simon has said that he's ready to leave current club, Gent.

The Nigerian forward could help provide competition for the likes of Salomon Rondon, with Hal Robson-Kanu the only other senior striker at The Hawthorns.

The 21-year-old has scored five goals this season for Gent, who memorably knocked Tottenham Hotspur out of the Europa League.

Aston Villa

Villa could be set to renew their interest in exciting Wolfsburg winger, Anton Donkor this summer after failing in their pursuit of the youngster in January.

Thought of more as a future prospect, the 19-year-old was linked with a deal in the winter before Everton came calling.

The winger suffered an ankle injury during his time with the Toffees, heading back to Germany for treatment and didn't feature in England since.

Turkish club Fenerbahce have also reportedly contacted Aston Villa regarding a loan move for star striker Jonathan Kodjia.

The 27-year-old joined Villa this summer, scoring 19 goals before suffering a broken ankle - ruling him out until early next season.

However, the Turkish giants are undeterred by the injury and are keen to see if a deal can be struck, although it's likely that Steve Bruce will shoot down any move for the striker.

Walsall

Jon Whitney is eager to re-sign West Ham's George Dobson, after the 19-year-old impressed on his first loan spell at the Banks's Stadium.

The midfielder was one of several loan signings at the club, and Whitney is keen to see if another spell can be sorted ahead of next season.

The youngster made 26 appearances for the Saddlers in the loan deal, and Whitney is in talks with the Hammers about a new loan being sorted.