Transfer Rumours - May 20

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

Reported Wolves target Nicolas Otamendi may be set to stay put at Manchester City following Vincent Kompany's departure.

The Argentinian defender has been linked with a move to Molineux over the course of this season due to his lack of playing time.

Reports claim that he could be set to stay in Manchester though, despite supposed interest from Wolves, West Ham and Atletico Madrid.

Elsewhere, reports in Europe claim that Wolves loanee Roderick Miranda will not be offered a permanent deal at Olympiacos.

Miranda was loaned out over last summer having helped Wolves to the Premier League.

However, the 28-year-old has not impressed enough to earn himself a permanent move to the Greek side, having been in and out of the squad at the Karaiskakis Stadium.

West Brom

West Ham are the latest Premier League side to reportedly show an interest in Albion striker Salomon Rondon.

The Venezuelan spent the entirety of last season on-loan at Newcastle, with Rafa Benitez keen to sign him up permanently.

However, with talks ongoing in the north-east regarding transfers, Wolves and West Ham are sniffing around the 29-year-old, who has a £16.5m release clause at The Hawthorns.

Former Leeds defender Danny Mills says Marcelo Bielsa should sign Dwight Gayle this summer.

The striker will not be heading to The Hawthorns this summer due to his wage demands, having spent the season in the Black Country on-loan from Newcastle.

Mills has urged Leeds to make an offer for the prolific striker, claiming that the club 'need a striker who can score 20-plus goals'.

Aston Villa

Dean Smith is reportedly facing a battle to sign Brentford defender Yoann Barbet.

The Frenchman is available on a free transfer having run down his contract at Griffin Park, with Norwich and Leeds both reportedly interested in a move.

The 26-year-old made more than 100 appearances for the Bees, with links between the defender and Dean Smith obvious given the latter's former role at the club.

Villa are amongst the favourites to sign Gary Cahill on a free transfer this summer.

The Chelsea defender is departing Stamford Bridge as his contract expires, leaving him free to sign elsewhere - with a return to Villa Park a potential opportunity according to the bookies.

The 33-year-old is 3/1 to reunite with the Villans and former defensive partner John Terry, with West Ham the favourites at 6/4.

Walsall

No fresh Walsall rumours today.