Football rumours - March 5th

The extracts on this page are taken from various newspapers and media outlets. They do not reflect the views of the Express and Star.

Wolves

Manchester United have supposedly identified Wolves star midfielder Ruben Neves as a target in this summer's transfer window.

Jose Mourinho's side could be set to lose Ander Herrera following this season, with AC Milan and Atletico Madrid tipped with a move for the Spaniard.

United are thought to be eyeing Neves as his replacement after just one season with Wolves.

West Brom

Everton are eyeing a move for West Brom defender Craig Dawson, whilst West Ham are planning a move for Jonny Evans, should Albion drop into the Championship, according to reports.

Albion are braced for the drop this season having been cut adrift at the bottom of the table - and could be set to see an exodus should they confirm their Premier League departure.

Evans is able to leave for just £3m should Albion go down, whilst Dawson is reportedly being monitored by the Toffees, Burnley and Crystal Palace.

Reports are claiming that former Watford boss Marco Silva has rejected a move to The Hawthorns, leaving Albion with little choice but to stick with Alan Pardew for the next week.

Albion's defeat to The Hornets over the weekend has provided another huge dent to their survival hopes with many fans expecting Pardew to exit the club following the 1-0 loss.

However, due to the sheer lack of replacements, Pardew is set to remain for the game against Leicester this weekend.

Aston Villa

Steve Bruce is reportedly eyeing a move for Wigan midfielder Nick Powell.

The former Manchester United man has been key for the Latics this season, and Bruce is thought to be keen on him whether Villa gain promotion or not.

Premier League side Brighton are also interested, and could provide massive competition should Bruce fail to secure promotion.

Walsall

There are no fresh Walsall rumours today.