Bloxwich Owl

Never really rated him that highly........ Aston Villa target Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips with £14m bid

News from Macedonia....... Sheffield Wednesday's Atdhe Nuhiu wanted for Shkëndija's Champions League campaign Nuhiu is in the final year of his contract at Sheffield Wednesday. The Sheffield Wednesday striker, Atdhe Nuhiu, is interesting the Macedonian champions, KF Shkëndija, according to reports in Albania. Lajm claims Shkëndija want Nuhiu in time for their upcoming Champions League qualifying campaign.

This rumour doesn’t appear to be going away..... This mornings Sunderland Echo - Sheffield Wednesday are keen on signing Lee Cattermole this summer, according to fresh reports.

Blackburn Rovers are reportedly closing in on the signing of Glenn Whelan according to the Lancashire Telegraph.

VILLA'S 27-WORD EXIT STATEMENT The out-of-favour striker had a year remaining on his Villa Park contract, which was due to rise in financial terms after promotion to the Premier League. His wage was due increase to around £70,000 a week after Villa beat Derby County in the Championship play-off final last week. The club said: “Aston Villa can confirm Ross McCormack is to leave the club after signing a variation agreement. The club would like to wish Ross well for the future.”

It’s a No, no & no from me..... Aston Villa have released Alan Hutton, Tommy Elphick and Albert Adomah.

Ridiculous money...... The Sun say Aston Villa are preparing a club-record £20m bid for Brentford striker Neal Maupay.

Regarding Rhodes it would seem that the £7m purchase price was agreed at the point of him going to Norwich on loan - if you can believe it........ https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/norwich-city-transfer-news-jordan-rhodes-update-1-6071901

Peterborough United have confirmed the signing of Bolton Wanderers defender Mark Beevers on a three-year contract.

One of our old keepers looks to be on the move...... Stoke are close to agreeing deals for goalkeeper Adam Davies, striker Lee Gregory and midfielder Nick Powell, Sky Sports News understands. Davies has also been offered a new contract with Barnsley after an impressive stint as No 1 in their promotion season back to the Championship, but he looks set to join Stoke instead.

Looks like dirty Leeds might be getting some money to re-invest....... Spurs have made a £10m offer for Leeds United’s teenage winger Jack Clarke as Mauricio Pochettino looks to revamp his squad ahead of next season.

Nick Powell wants too much money for our liking...... https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/latest-owls-news/revealed-why-sheffield-wednesday-pulled-out-of-the-race-to-sign-wigan-athletic-star-nick-powell-67145

Aston Villa have tabled a £7.5million bid for Luton Town defender James Justin. Villa have held a long-term interest in Justin and tried to sign him during the January transfer window, but Luton managed to keep hold of him as they battled to win promotion from League One.

Cardiff City are set to table an early-window bid for Rotherham United midfielder Will Vaulks. Cardiff boss Neil Warnock has targeted a move for Wales international Vaulks as he looks to rebuild his side following relegation from the Premier League this season.

If Bruce does opt to go for a new keeper I hope he has better luck than the two he recruited at Aston Villa...... Lovre Kalinic - £5.85m Croatian International Keeper, Signed January 2018 & has played just 7 games since then due to a knee injury. Orjan-Nyland - £2.7m Started this season, played 23 games & conceded 34 goals, became a boo boy for the crowd, completely lost confidence and now can’t even get on the bench.