Wolves 'nearing' transfer move for Scottish starlet as Aston Villa players named in England squad

Transfer deadline day is due to take place tomorrow. Time is running out for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa to finalise their business in the 2024 summer transfer window - what is happening in the rumour mill today?

Wolves have been linked with a move for a young Scottish midfielder who currently plays for Dundee’s U18s team - they have made an offer for the player and are awaiting Dundee’s response. He is thought to be a very well rounded prospect and could play a major role for Wolves in the future.

Elsewhere, new England manager Lee Carsley has announced his first England squad ahead of their international fixtures next month. He has given the nod to two Aston Villa stars - but who are they?

Wolves closing in on transfer deal for Dundee FC youngster Seb Lochhead

Wolves could soon seal a deal to bring 16 year old Seb Lochhead to the club from Dundee. They have put forth an ‘enticing’ offer for the player, though they have yet to receive official confirmation on the Dark Blues’ end.

Speaking in an interview with Courier Sport, Dundee head coach Tony Docherty said: “[Lochhead is] attracting attention at the moment. It’s no surprise because he’s another one coming through the production line, great credit has to go to Stephen Wright and Scott Robertson and all the academy staff. He’s another example of the great work going on at this club. Seb has impressed very much.

“For a young kid he has real athleticism about him, he’s a good defender and handles the ball well. He’s been on the bench on merit and if called upon I would have put him on. I don’t put players on the bench just to fill a space, they are there on merit. Had there been an injury or anything I would have played him based on his training performances.”

Aston Villa stars named in Lee Carsley’s first England squad

A pair of Aston Villa players have been named in Lee Carsley’s first England squad to take on the Republic of Ireland and Finland in September. Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa have retained their places in the setup, following their inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.

Furthermore, former Villan Jack Grealish is also back in the team after he missed out on the Euros. No players from Wolves made the final cut in Carsley’s team.

The full England squad is as follows: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle United). Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City). Phil Foden (Manchester City), Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Angel Gomes (LOSC Lille), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal). Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).