Transfer Rumors (18 August 08): Blackburn close on Grella, West Ham accept Sunderland’s Ferdinand bid, West Brom to sign Spanish midfielder, and more

There's not a lot to report on in today's transfer roundup, and nothing in the way of major rumors, but given early results in England and elsewhere, several clubs could be looking to move quickly to make some vital reinforcements before it gets too late. England Blackburn are set to sign Torino midfielder Vince Grella [.