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Transfer Rumours - June 15

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

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Wolves

Wolves are being listed alongside the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal by the bookies in the race for Sporting Lisbon's Gelson Martins.

Nuno's side are 25/1 to sign the right winger as the Portuguese club's summer struggles continue.

Unai Emery's side are 2/1 favourites, ahead of Liverpool, Spurs, Juventus and Chelsea.

Meanwhile, reports on the continent claim that Juventus' move for reported Wolves target Joao Cancelo has hit a problem.

The Italian club have reportedly failed to agree terms with the full-back, who spent last season on loan in Italy with Inter Milan.

It's thought that Valencia want £35m for the Portuguese defender, who can also play in a more advanced position on the wing.

West Brom

Reports claim that former Albion man Youssouf Mulumbu could be set to return to the Premier League.

The ex-Albion midfielder has impressed in Scotland under former Baggies boss Steve Clarke, who's in charge at Kilmarnock.

His contract north of the border is up this summer, and two Premier League sides are reportedly keen on him.

Meanwhile, reports claim that Darren Moore is keen to move Salomon Rondon on this summer, making several Premier League sides aware of his availability.

The Venezuelan has a £16.5m release clause in his contract at The Hawthorns, and has been tipped for an exit following relegation.

Newcastle United and West Ham are two of the sides linked with a move for the striker.

Aston Villa

Stoke have been reportedly linked with a move for Villa defender James Chester.

The centre-back has been impressive for the club since joining from West Brom, and is now being linked away after Villa's failure to secure promotion.

Stoke may look to pounce on Villa due to their precarious financial position, which has been widely documented in recent weeks.

Meanwhile, reports are suggesting that Villa need to make £50m from player sales over this season's two transfer windows to meet FFP guidelines.

The reports claim that over this summer and the winter window Villa need to sell up to avoid punishment.

Jack Grealish and James Chester are two of Villa's biggest assets, although some conflicting reports suggest Grealish could potentially stay at Villa Park.

Walsall

There are no fresh Walsall rumours today.