Liverpool ‘hold talks’ with Aston Villa star as Wolves left with ‘crazy’ transfer situation

Aston Villa and Wolves are now closing in on their new Premier League campaigns.

Villa take on Valencia away from home on Saturday night in their last summer outing, while Wolves faced Rennes before turning attention to their league opener, against Manchester United. Though, while pre-season is now coming to a close, we are still likely to see incomings and outgoings aplenty before the window slams shut at the end of the month.

With that in mind, we have rounded up all the latest transfer news and rumours surrounding Molineux and Villa Park.

Villa’s Philogene concern

Villa could be set to lose one of their brightest young talents, according to reports.

Jaden Philogene has emerged as one of the brightest young stars at the club amid an impressive loan spell at Cardiff City last season. According to Anfield Watch, Liverpool are now interest in snatching him from Villa’s grasp, already holding talks with the winger.

It’s claimed Liverpool and Newcastle United have already held talks with the player’s representatives, though Villa will be keen to keep hold of the young star, who has been plenty involved during the pre-season.

Scott blow

Wolves continue to struggle in the transfer window amid financial issues, and they are all-but certain to lose out on Alex Scott, according to Ryan Taylor.

Taylor told GiveMeSport: “From what I’ve dug into, it’s not a formality that Bournemouth get Alex Scott, still. That said, I just think Wolves virtually do not have any money at the moment, which is a crazy situation really.

“I think I’ve mentioned to GIVEMESPORT before that Wolves were obviously a team that were knocking on the top six not so long ago, and you just look at their team now, and it’s just so dull. I do fear for Wolves in terms of relegation.”