Transfer Rumours - January 3
Expressandstar.com brings you all the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom, Aston Villa and Walsall.
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Wolves
Wolves are reportedly in talks to sign Ecuadorian striker Leonardo Campana this month.
The forward is currently on the books at Barcelona SC, but has impressed on the youth international stage for Ecuador.
It's thought that the 19-year-old will head straight into Wolves' U23 set-up, should he join the club. Although he has previously been linked with Napoli over the summer, so the Italian side could re-enter the race to sign him.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on signing Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone.
Cutrone only joined the club last summer, but he's been linked away due to his lack of action under Nuno so far this campaign.
Previous reports did highlight Fiorentina as a potential destination, but now Atletico have cropped up as a rumoured landing spot for the Italian.
West Brom
West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt is being linked with a departure this month, with Stoke the most likely destination.
The stalwart has barely featured under Slaven Bilic this season, and it's thought that a move to a local side like the Potters could interest the 35-year-old.
Brunt has worked with Stoke boss Michael O'Neill during his time with the Northern Ireland national side.
Meanwhile, West Brom are reportedly keen on signing former Blues striker Che Adams this month.
The forward has struggled so far in the Premier League having signed for the Saints in the summer for £15m.
Leeds are also thought to be keen, but Southampton are reportedly reluctant to let him leave - even for a loan spell.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are eyeing a move for Olivier Giroud or Michy Batshuayi this January, following Wesley's season-ending injury.
The Brazilian striker is out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury, forcing Villa to invest up front this month.
Both Giroud and Batshuayi could be potential targets for Dean Smith this month, with Jonathan Kodjia currently the only fit striker at B6.
Villa are also reportedly keen on a move for Marcus Tavernier in January.
Reports suggest the winger could be of interest to the Premier League side, although Newcastle are also supposedly interested in the Boro man.
The 20-year-old would fit Villa's strategy of buying young players with sell-on value.
Walsall
No fresh Walsall rumours today.
