Welsh Transfer Rumours 11th January

Arron Davies, who was released by Nottingham Forest in December, is rumoured to have attracted the interest of Leeds United. It’s a surprise but a very nice one.

The father of Kyle Letheren is angry with Plymouth Argyle for releasing their son, after a verbal agreement that his contract would be extended. Kyle turned down approaches from other clubs as he believed he was going to be at Plymouth for the time being. However, he shouldn’t be without a club for long. Wolves, Falkirk and Hibernian have all showed interest. Wolves already have a brilliant Welsh goalkeeper but maybe they can find space for one more. Just think, if Wolves stay in the Premier League, Kyle will be two whole divisions above the team that released him.

Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies seems certain that Gareth Bale will be joining them this transfer window. Unlikely, considering that this would leave Tottenham without a left back. Not that I mind too much if Tottenham don’t have any left backs.

It doesn’t seem likely that Joe Ledley will still be at Cardiff when the transfer window closes. And if he is, it’ll be because of his injury and impending operation rather than because no-one wants him. Just two of those clubs rumoured to be interested are Blackburn Rovers and Celtic.
Cardiff are just hoping he won’t go abroad as then they won’t get any compensation if he leaves on a free transfer. Celtic apparently counts as abroad but presumably ‘abroad’ refers to clubs outside the English league rather than clubs outside Wales.

Arsenal and Manchester United are again being linked heavily with Adam Matthews. Adam is a very good player who would certainly have chances at Arsenal and probably Manchester United too – they have some more experienced right backs but they’re usually injured.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy offered Leeds United £300000 plus Sam Vokes but Simon Grayson turned him down. However, as the move would have involved Jermaine Beckford going the other way, maybe you can’t blame Grayson for wanting a just little bit more.

Fans of Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough have expressed their admiration for Jason Koumas. Time will tell if the managers agree but I hope they do. It’s sad seeing Jason playing so little for Wigan. He’s too good for their bench.

Cardiff City’s Aaron Morris has signed on loan for Newport County. This actually happened around 23rd December but I only just found out about it.

Ben Thatcher probably won’t be at Ipswich for long if Roy Keane can help it. The midfielder reportedly only coming into training “when he fancies it, and when the traffic’s not too bad.” But be warned: this quote has only been used by the Daily Mail and the Sun. So it could be bollocks.

Yeovil have fought off competition from other clubs to re-sign Shaun MacDonald on loan from Swansea City.

If Bradford City want to keep Michael Flynn they need to act fast – he’s about to leave on a free transfer.

Bristol Rovers’ David Pipe has had his loan to Cheltenham extended until the end of the season.

Crewe Alexandra’s young striker Alex Tichiner has gone to Colwyn Bay on loan.