Transfer column: Wolves 'advance' in move for Wales midfielder, as Aston Villa close in on left-back
The latest transfer rumours concerning Wolves, Albion, Villa and Walsall.
Not all posts are the view of the Express & Star with some from third party outlets.
Wolves ‘advancing’ to sign James
Wolves are reportedly ‘advancing’ in their bid to sign Wales international Jordan James from Stade Rennes - according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook has added that James is valued at £10million.
The 22-year-old scored 11 goals in 34 appearances during his loan in the Championship with Leicester City term.
He previously came through the ranks at Birmingham City, where he made 105 appearances, scoring 10 goals.
James has netted once in 25 games for French side Stade Rennes and has 26 caps under his belt for Wales.
Villa close in on Atletico left-back
Aston Villa have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who has reported that a deal between the clubs for £21.35million - plus £1.28million in add-ons has been agreed.
Romano added that Ruggeri has also agreed on terms with his medical due to take place this weeks if documents are approved.
The Italian came through the ranks at Atalanta, where he scored twice in 109 appearances, before leaving for the Spanish capital in the summer of 2026.
Ruggeri, 24, featured 47 times for Atletico in all competitions last term - including 26 outings in La Liga.
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