The Sporting Week in Pictures 23/08
Expressandstar.com take a look back at the stories which have dominated our back pages this week.
The news Wolves did not want to hear on Monday was confirmed - captain and defender Jody Craddock out for three months with a broken foot.nextpage
Tuesday brought news from Borja Valero's agent that the Real Mallorca midfielder was set to complete a £4.9million move to Albion.nextpage
Wolves' frantic search for a centre-back intensifed on Wednesday - with a £1.5million bid for a Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham looking likely.nextpage
They were not the only ones struggling at the back - Walsall took in freed Wolves defender Gary Breen on Thursday.nextpage
Just when you thought you had heard the last of the Barry saga - up popped Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to declare he is interested in the player after all.nextpage
The Baggies targeted NEC Nijmegen defender Jonas Olsson on Friday.nextpage
While over at Villa, Shaun Maloney was completing a £2.5million switch back to Celtic.nextpage
Villa boss Martin O'Neill hit back Arsenal's sudden declaration of interest on Saturday, branding Gunners manager Arsene Wenger's comments bizarre.
