Transfer Rumours - January 18th

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

Reports claim that West Ham defender Jose Fonte could be set to leave for Wolves this month in a £6m deal.

A number of Portuguese players have been linked with Molineux in recent times, and reports are now suggesting Fonte could be one of those players.

Fonte only joined the Hammers from Southampton last January.

Norwich would demand at least £20m for prized midfield asset James Maddison this month, with Wolves understood to be monitoring his situation.

The 21-year-old has been a revelation at Carrow Road this season, and has drawn interest from Arsenal and Spurs according to reports.

Having recently sold Alex Pritchard to Huddersfield, Maddison will command a much higher price tag as Norwich remain hopeful of keeping the attacking midfielder.

West Brom

Stoke are reportedly ready to make a bid for Troy Deeney, with West Brom also supposedly interested in the often-linked forward.

The Watford striker is regularly linked with a move to The Hawthorns, and reports this month say no different - with Alan Pardew in need of more goals.

The former Walsall striker has bagged three goals this season for the Hornets, and could finally depart Vicarage Road this month.

French side Angers have reportedly rejected a bid for striker Karl Toto Ekambi, a man who was rumoured to be on Albion's radar this month.

The striker has netted 10 times in Ligue 1 this campaign, perking interest from a number of Premier League sides.

However, it seems it will take more than £14m to secure his services following the reported rejected bid.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa are odds-on to secure the services of Leonardo Ulloa on-loan this month.

Steve Bruce is keen to bring in a striker in January due to Jonathan Kodjia's injury troubles, which are unlikely to see him return this season.

Ulloa is set to leave Leicester, with Leeds and Sunderland also reportedly in the running, but Villa remain firm favourites.

Meanwhile, Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Callum O'Hare won't be allowed to leave this month.

The young duo have been used fleetingly this season by Steve Bruce, but neither will be departing on-loan, according to reports.

A number of loan requests have been reportedly made for both players, but Bruce sees them staying at Villa Park as they continue to battle for promotion.

Walsall

Scouts from Marseille and Rangers are reportedly set to take a look at loanee Tyler Roberts this weekend.

The chase for Roberts' signature is hotting up this month, with the youngster's contract up in the summer.

Jon Whitney is keen to secure the forward's services for the remainder of the season, but faces a battle to do so.