Transfer column: Wolves defender claim, West Brom free agent view and Villa latest | OneFootball

With the Premier League and EFL seasons concluded, attention across the Midlands has swung to summer recruitment.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Walsall defender Connor Barrett has reportedly agreed a move to Wigan Athletic and significant change is expected in Wolves' goalkeeping department after Tuesday's reporting.

Wolves have also been linked this week with Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Defender Nasser Djiga spent last season on loan at Rangers, who missed out in the title race. It is shaping up to be a sizeable summer of change at Molineux.

At The Hawthorns, Albion have confirmed their first piece of business with Max O’Leary signing a new three-year deal. Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone is set to leave, a name that has caught Baggies attention in the past 24 hours.

At Villa, Marcus Rashford’s future remains unclear after a season on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, which followed six months with Villa. Reports claim Evann Guessand, a big-money 2025 summer signing, is considering his options.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com