Transfer Rumours - July 19

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Wolves

Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, a man previously linked with Wolves.

The Portuguese 21-year-old is thought to be on his way out of Spain following an indifferent spell with the star-studded side, with Wolves heavily mentioned in rumours regarding his potential destination.

Reports now claim that Arsenal are leading the race for him, although Spurs are also reportedly keen.

Wolves are 25/1 with the bookies to make a shock move for West Brom forward Jay Rodriguez this summer.

The former Southampton striker is being linked with a move away from The Hawthorns following the club's relegation, and Wolves are being listed as outsiders for his signature.

Burnley are the favourites at 4/6, although Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Newcastle are also high in the bookmakers' estimations.

West Brom

Leeds United are the latest team that have reportedly agreed a fee for supposed Albion target Florian Jozefzoon.

The Brentford winger seems certain to leave this summer, and Albion are among a number of clubs reportedly interested.

Derby reportedly had a bid accepted for his services, but now Leeds have followed suit as the race for his signature intensifies.

Stoke City have seen their odds of signing Albion winger James McClean slashed to as short as 1/5.

McClean is set to leave West Brom this summer, with Stoke now the most likely destination according to the bookies.

Cardiff and Celtic can be found at 14/1 to sign the 29-year-old with Burnley rank outsiders at 33/1.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa reportedly want £10m from Stoke for James Chester.

Gary Rowett has already had a £5m bid turned down, as Stoke look to add to their ranks ahead of the upcoming Championship season.

It's thought that Villa want £10m for him, but could agree a compromise of around £8m given their financial struggles.

Reports claim that Henri Lansbury is likely to stay at Villa Park this season, because other clubs are unlikely to take on his wages.

The midfielder made the move to B6 from Nottingham Forest in 2017, and is now likely to play a bigger role than last season.

Both Mile Jedinak and Birkir Bjarnason are being linked away, opening up a bigger role for the midfielder.

Walsall

Walsall have reportedly agreed a one-year deal with ex-Port Vale goalkeeper Joe Slinn.

The goalkeeper rose through the ranks at Vale Park, but was let go at the end of last season.

However, reports on social media claim that Slinn has signed up at The Banks's Stadium as Dean Keates looks to bolster his side ahead of the upcoming season.