Clubs across English football’s second tier are set to ramp up their recruitment drives when the domestic transfer window officially opens on Friday.
A Middlesbrough forward looks set to be leaving the Riverside after just one season at the club with a trio of Scottish Premiership sides understood to be interested.
Meanwhile, Luton Town could be turning their attentions to a former loanee as they look to negotiate a transfer fee with his current club while West Brom are said to be interested in a current Hatters defender.
Sheffield United are being linked with a Chelsea star who has spent the last few seasons on loan at clubs such as Birmingham City and Coventry City with the Blues willing to let the player leave permanently for free.
Elsewhere, Premier League sides Leeds United, Bournemouth and Everton are all thought to be keen on signing Blackburn Rovers’s star striker this summer while QPR could be set to reignite their interest in a former Birghton & Hove Albion defender.
Preston North End look set to rival League One side Bolton Wanderers for the signing of a highly rated Fulham youngster while a current Championship assistant manager is understood to be a contender for the vacant Blackpool manager’s job.
Finally, a former Sheffield United and Middlesbrough manager is apparently a ‘front runner’ for the managerial vacancy at relegated Barnsley despite announcing his retirement last year.
Here are the EFL Championship transfer news stories making the headlines on Tuesday morning:
Meanwhile, Luton Town could be turning their attentions to a former loanee as they look to negotiate a transfer fee with his current club while West Brom are said to be interested in a current Hatters defender.
5. Preston show interest in Fulham full-back
Preston North End will rival Bolton Wanderers for the signing of Fulham youngster Marlon Fossey who impressed on loan at the League 1 side last season (Bolton News)
6. Luton in talks to sign Hibs’ stopper
Luton Town are in negotiations with Hibs over a transfer fee for goalkeeper Matt Macey who was previously on-loan at the Hatters in 2017 (Edinburgh Evening News)
7. Bree on West Brom radar
West Brom are eyeing a move for Luton Town’s James Bree, said to be one of many players the Baggies are considering as they look to strengthen the full-back position (Express & Star)
8. Scottish trio to battle for Olusanya
Middlesbrough winger Toyosi Olusanya is set to leave permanently with Scottish trio Livingston, Motherwell, and St Mirren all battling for his signature (FLW)