Transfer rumours - January 31

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Wolves

Nottingham Forest are leading the race to sign Leo Bonatini.

The Wolves striker is set to depart Molineux today, with his future seemingly lying elsewhere.

Reports suggest that Forest will try and sign the Brazilian on-loan with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Cardiff are reportedly keen for Charlie Austin, with Wolves also being credited with late interest.

Southampton are willing to let the striker depart St. Mary's, although only want a permanent deal.

Crystal Palace are also reportedly interested.

West Brom

Albion could turn to Bryan Oviedo or Stephen Ward as they look to bolster their back-line, according to reports.

Albion cooled their interest in Tyrone Mings this week, with the centre back now signing for Aston Villa.

Reports claim that the Baggies could still add reinforcements at the back though.

Coventry City are reportedly keen on the signing of Kyle Edwards.

The youngster has impressed when given an opportunity at Albion, but a loan move could help benefit his development if Darren Moore sanctions a temporary move.

The Sky Blues are looking for a back up option, in case Edwards ends up staying put.

Aston Villa

Villa are being credited with an interest in Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris.

The 29-year-old was reportedly set to join Newcastle, but reports claim that the deal has fallen through.

That move would have allowed Isaac Hayden to join Villa, but now reports suggest Dean Smith could target the Greece international in his place.

Gary Cahill is reportedly set to stay at Chelsea for the rest of the season.

Chelsea were seemingly willing to let the centre back leave the club this month, but clubs willing to take on his £130,000-a-week wages are few and far between.

Villa were credited with an interest, but now seem unlikely to make a move given the arrival of Tyrone Mings.

Walsall

The race is on for Nottingham Forest attacker Jamie Ward.

A number of clubs, including Walsall are thought to be keen on the 32-year-old, who enjoyed a successful loan stint with Charlton during the first-half of the campaign.

Ward scored one goal in nine appearances for the Addicks.

Meanwhile, a number of Saddlers youngsters could be set to depart on-loan before tonight's deadline.

Walsall have already let Dylan Parker head out on-loan to Rushall, and other players could follow suit before 11pm.