Transfer Rumours - July 18

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Wolves

Wolves target Oleksandr Zinchenko is still likely to leave Manchester City this summer, despite joining the side in their pre-season USA trip - according to reports.

The Ukrainian is of interest to Nuno, but is also of interest to other clubs too as they prepare for their upcoming season.

It's thought that the defender, who can also play in midfield, is keen on first-team football, so will depart the Etihad.

Wolves are reportedly interested in a move for promising Leeds goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

The stopper is set for a bright future after impressing at Elland Road, but is likely to play second fiddle to Jamal Blackman this season.

Wolves are reportedly keen on signing him this summer, although he'll also be considered a back-up to Rui Patricio and also John Ruddy at Molineux.

West Brom

West Brom are just one side reportedly interested in Brentford winger Florian Jozefzoon.

Dean Smith is apparently willing to cash-in on the 27-year-old, with Leeds and Derby also reportedly sniffing.

It's thought that a number of the Baggies' current wing options are likely to depart before deadline day.

Meanwhile, Darren Moore is reportedly interested in a move for Daniel Amartey.

The 23-year-old is not thought to be in Claude Puel's plans this season, meaning a move could be likely.

Reports claim that Stoke and Swansea are also interested in the Ghanaian.

Aston Villa

Spurs are edging closer to bringing Aston Villa star Jack Grealish into the club.

Villa are accepting the fact that their home grown star must depart this summer to help them balance the books, with Tottenham the only seriously interested party at this moment.

It's being reported that a deal will be done this week, before Mauricio Pochettino's side depart on their pre-season trip to the USA.

Middlesbrough are reportedly set to table a double-bid for Aston Villa pair Albert Adomah and Birkir Bjarnason.

Adomah joined Villa from Boro, but could be set for a dramatic return given the financial situation at Villa Park, whilst Tony Pulis reportedly thinks highly of Bjarnason.

Both players have previously been linked with exits, as Villa look to ease their money troubles.

Walsall

Dean Keates is hopeful of a number of signings joining Walsall in the coming days.

The Saddlers are struggling defensively following Kory Roberts' horror injury last weekend, and the boss is keen to add fresh faces.

“All being well we will know a little bit more in the next 48 hours. Fingers crossed one or two will fall into place.” he said.