Transfer column: Joao Gomes latest, Wolves target in Valencia claim, West Brom and Aston Villa updates
The EFL campaign is over with the Premier League edging towards a conclusion.
And with the top flight season almost over, the talk of transfers and who will go where in the summer has already begun.
The Express & Star brings you the latest daily transfer column with all the latest talk surrounding your clubs.
Not all posts are the view of the Express & Star with some from third party outlets.
Gomes deal agreed
Reports have emerged in the last 24 hours regarding Joao Gomes and a proposed switch to Atletico Madrid.
It is widely accepted Gomes will leave Wolves this summer - joining a host of players to depart following relegation.
He has been linked with numerous clubs but Atletico Madrid emerged as the front runner in recent weeks.
Now it has been claimed by Sky Sports that a £39m deal has been agreed, over double the £16m Wolves paid for him in 2023.
He is keen on the move and is reportedly set to pen a five year deal.
Neil in surprise Spanish link
Wolves target Dan Neil is attracting the interest of a former Championship manager in Spain.
The Express & Star reported last month that Wolves are keen on the out of contract Sunderland promotion winner - who will depart the Black Cats this summer.
He is not short of suitors, with a host of other clubs including Coventry City keen on the midfielder.
But it has emerged that former Albion boss and current Valencia manager Carlos Corberan is interested in making a move.
According to talkSPORT, the former Baggies boss has been an admirer of Neil since his days managing in the Championship.
Keeper favours Scotland over Wolves claim
Reported Wolves target Nikolas Polster is keen on a move to Celtic amid interest from Wolves, according to reports.
Earlier this month it was reported that Wolves were interested in the Wolfsberger shot stopper - with Jose Sa set to leave this summer.
The ex-Austrian youth international is also attracting interest from Celtic.
And the latest reports have stated that the keeper favours a move to the SPL champions.
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Premier League side want reported Albion target
For the second straight window Albion have been linked with a move for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson.
Patterson was a possible target of Albion’s back in January, before he went to Millwall on loan with the Baggies signing Max O’Leary.
O’Leary has been offered a new deal at the club - but it has been claimed they want to bolster the goalkeeping department further.
They have already been linked to Patterson since the season ended - but new reports state Coventry City have emerged as a front runner to sign the keeper.
‘PL winger available for loan - would be perfect for Albion’
Albion will be looking to make loan moves in the summer - having failed to hit the mark with some of their captures in that area of the market in recent years.
One possible target is Brighton’s £10m winger Tommy Watson, who has reportedly been made available for a loan this summer.
Watson, who starred in Sunderland’s play-off final win last year, moved to the Seagulls but is set for a switch this summer.
It may be an ambitious move for Albion, but one in my view they should certainly go for.
A player with bags of ability and a winger who could potentially light up the league for Albion like Tom Fellows did. It would certainly be worth asking the question.
Former Norwich man attracting Villa interest
Villa reportedly hold a strong interest in former Norwich midfielder Gabriel Sara.
Sara, who moved to from Norwich to Galatasaray in 2024, has just missed out on a place in the Brazil World Cup squad.
He has reportedly been valued at around 40 million Euros.
Villa and Palace want midfielder
Villa and Crystal Palace are showing interest in Marseille midfielder Quinten Timber, according to reports.
The 24-year-old Dutchman is open to a Premier League move - with both sides already reportedly showing interest.
He only joined Marseille from Feyenoord in January - but was a regular starter for the French club in the second half of the season.