Championship rumours: Middlesbrough locked in three horse race to sign former Premier League man | Leeds United's latest blow revealed | Aston Villa handed huge transfer boost

With the Championship season only six games new, clubs are continuing to be linked with potential players that could improve their squad.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Sep 2018, 08:50 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2018, 08:52 BST
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis gestures on the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside StadiumMiddlesbrough manager Tony Pulis gestures on the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis gestures on the touchline during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium

And today's reports say it will be a three horse race between Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest for a former Premier League winger. Rumours also suggest Villa failed to lure a Liverpool forward to the club in the summer.

There is also news on Leeds United after they were handed an early season blow yesterday afternoon.

Here's the Championship rumours in full:

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Former Premier League winger Bakory Sako remains on the radar of Villa, Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest following his release from Crystal Palace. (BirminghamLive)

John Terry will not be signing for Spartak Moscow after all after turning down the move, despite undergoing a medical and personal terms over the weekend.. This could be good news for Aston Villa. who have been keen to sign the defender all summer. (UA Tribuna)

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Meanwhile, Villa failed in an attempt to sign Liverpool foward Dominic Solanke in the summer. (London Evening Standard)

Gabby Agbonlahor remains without a club but continues to be linked to a move to Celtic after he revealed he'd love to play for the Scottish giants. (Various)

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Former Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce says Ken Anderson must sell the club after it was revealed The Trotters are close to going into administration. (Sky Sports News)

Queens Park Rangers are interested in signing former Tottenham winger Nathan Oduwa after the 22-year-old impressed on trial. (West London Sport)

Preston North End have been forced to cancel and forfeit a county cup tie because they were unable to field enough players due to injuries, suspensions and international call-ups. (Lancashire Post)

Former England and Tottenham striker Darren Bent, 34, "100%" would be interested in playing for Rangers. Bent is currently without a club after being released by Derby at the end of last season. (Talksport)

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