Transfer Rumours - January 8th

The extracts on this page are taken from various newspapers and media outlets. They do not reflect the views of the Express and Star.

Wolves

Wolves face competition from Chievo for reported target Andrea Pinamonti this month.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side were linked with the 19-year-old Inter Milan product over the weekend, with Liverpool also thought to be keen on the youngster.

Serie A sides Cagliari and Sassuolo could also be eyeing the striker in January, who has scored seven goals in eight games this season.

Wolves could be set to miss out on Club Brugge left-back Laurens De Bock, according to reports.

Leeds United are apparently in talks with the Belgian following reports suggesting Wolves could be keen on the 25-year-old.

Torino have also been credited with an interest in the defender, although he seems set on a move elsewhere.

West Brom

Arsene Wenger has denied that Arsenal are close to securing the signing of West Brom captain Jonny Evans.

The Northern-Irishman is once again the subject of transfer speculation, with Alan Pardew admitting that he has plans set-up should Evans depart this month.

Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are all being linked with the Baggies defender.

According to reports in Portugal, West Brom are interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia.

The central midfielder is rumoured to be allowed to leave this month for a fee of around €25m - although West Ham are also thought to be keen.

Albion already have a number of central midfielders on their books however, in Gareth Barry, Jake Livermore, Claudio Yacob, Sam Field and Grzegorz Krychowiak.

Aston Villa

Middlesbrough are reportedly considering a move for Aston Villa full-back, Alan Hutton.

The Scottish defender is set to see his contract expire at the end of this season, but has regularly fought his way into the reckoning at B6 over the past few seasons.

However, Boro boss Tony Pulis could be set to test Villa's resolve for the 33-year-old this month, with Aberdeen also reportedly keen.

Meanwhile, Birkir Bjarnason could be set for a move to Italy this month, as he continues to struggle for a spot in Steve Bruce's first-team.

The Iceland international has failed to hold down a place in the Villa squad, with Italian side SPAL reportedly eyeing him.

The midfielder's agent confirmed a move to Italy would interest the player, but confirmed he's also focused on securing promotion with Villa.

Walsall

Ipswich Town, QPR and Reading are all reportedly interested in a move for former Walsall striker Tom Bradshaw.

The 25-year-old has been a regular for Barnsley this season, but is now apparently being eyed up by other Championship sides.

Walsall could profit from any deal which goes ahead, with a sell-on clause reportedly active for the ex-Saddler.