Transfer rumours - January 23
Expressandstar.com brings you all the latest transfer talk from Wolves, West Brom and Aston Villa.
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Wolves
Reports in Spain are claiming that Wolves could make a move for Portuguese winger Gelson Martins, despite him only joining Atletico Madrid in the summer.
The 23-year-old is a client of Jorge Mendes, and has been linked with a loan move this month after struggling to break into Diego Simeone's first-team plans.
It's reported that Newcastle and Arsenal are also keen on a move for the winger.
Meanwhile, Wolves are long shots to sign Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez this month - according to the bookies.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side are 33/1 to sign the 22-year-old, with West Ham favourites for his services at 2/1.
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Real Madrid are also in the running according to bookmakers.
West Brom
Reports claim that former West Brom winger, James McClean could be set to leave Stoke this month.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in the move for the Irish winger, who could be out of new boss Nathan Jones' plans.
McClean holds a relationship with new Nottingham Forest boss Martin O'Neill from his time in the national set-up.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Albion are keen on Charlton Athletic striker Karlan Grant.
The 21-year-old has scored 14 goals in 27 league games this season for the Addicks - sparking interest from the Championship.
Middlesbrough are also reportedly keen, with a price of around £2m mooted for his services.
Aston Villa
Former Villa loanee Yannick Bolasie could be set for a loan right back to the Championship this month, after he departed B6 earlier this week.
The winger, who returned to Everton following a series of mixed performances over the past few months, is reportedly being eyed by Middlesbrough as they look to bolster their ranks.
Tony Pulis was interested in a move for the ex-Crystal Palace star in the summer, before he decided on a move to the Midlands.
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel reportedly turned down a move to Aston Villa and Derby this month in favour of a move to Middlesbrough.
The Nigerian international is set to join Boro after agreeing a deal following his exit from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda.
The 31-year-old is set to join the Teeside outfit for the remainder of the season.
Walsall
No fresh Walsall rumours today.
