Neil Warnock's side travel to recently-relegated Watford on the opening day of the season, before matches against the likes of Bournemouth, Queens Park Rangers and Barnsley follow. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship
9. Boro swoop for Sanogo
Middlesbrough are said to be closing in on ex-Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo. The ex-France youth star, now 27, left Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse at the end of last season. (Football Insider) Photo: PASCAL PAVANI
10. Villains could win Cash battle
Aston Villa have been tipped to beat the likes of Fulham and West Ham United to Nottingham Forest star Matty Cash. The versatile wide man, who has previously been linked with AC Milan, is valued at £15m. (Football Insider) Photo: Nathan Stirk