The Express & Star brings you a daily transfer column with the latest news from Wolves, West Brom, and Aston Villa. The EFL campaign has concluded, and the Premier League season is nearing its end, sparking early transfer talk for the summer window. Please note that some reports come from third-party sources and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Express & Star.
Joao Gomes Latest
Rumours surrounding Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes have intensified in recent days. The Wolves star is expected to be among several departures from Molineux this summer. He has been repeatedly linked with Napoli and La Liga side Atletico Madrid. Recent reports suggest that Spain is the most likely destination, with Atletico Madrid—Champions League semi-finalists—planning to hold 'new meetings' in the coming weeks to finalise a deal. They view Gomes as a direct replacement for Conor Gallagher, who left for Tottenham in January.
Turkish Reports on Wolves Defender
Turkish club Besiktas, who signed Wolves defender Emmanuel Agbadou in January just a year after his arrival, are reportedly eyeing another centre-back from Molineux. Yerson Mosquera has attracted interest following Wolves' relegation, and Turkish media claim Besiktas are stepping up their pursuit of the Colombian defender.
Albion Monitoring Goalkeeper Situation
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly 'monitoring' Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. The Baggies were linked with Patterson in January, but he moved to Millwall instead. According to the Sunderland Echo, Patterson's future is uncertain, and Albion are among several clubs keeping tabs on the shot-stopper. West Brom currently have Max O'Leary, who joined from Bristol City and impressed in the second half of the season, but his contract expires this summer, and the club has yet to confirm its retained list.
Albion Linked to Relegated Midfielder
Sheffield Wednesday's Swedish midfielder Svante Ingelsson is attracting interest from multiple Championship clubs. Ingelsson has been a standout performer for Wednesday during a difficult campaign that saw the club enter administration and suffer relegation. He is expected to leave Hillsborough this summer, with West Brom reportedly among the interested parties.
Villa Douglas Luiz Latest
Aston Villa are unlikely to sign Douglas Luiz on a permanent basis this summer, according to reports. The midfielder left Villa for Juventus in a big-money move in 2024 but returned on loan in January to bolster Unai Emery's options amid injuries. He has made 17 appearances, but Villa are not obligated to buy him. Juventus are reportedly seeking around £23 million for any permanent deal.
Villa Linked to Out-of-Contract Rangers Man
Aston Villa are among several Premier League clubs interested in Rangers midfielder Bailey Rice, who is out of contract this summer. The defensive midfielder has spent much of the season injured and has made only a handful of appearances for Rangers. Crystal Palace are also said to be monitoring the situation.
