Championship rumour mill: Sheffield United get improved bid for O'Connell and Sheffield Wednesday to host fans' forum

Here's the latest Championship transfer rumours from around the web...
Jack O'Connell is wanted by Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri will answer questions at Monday's fan forumJack O'Connell is wanted by Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri will answer questions at Monday's fan forum
Jack O'Connell is wanted by Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri will answer questions at Monday's fan forum

Sheffield United have reportedly received an improved bid of £8million from Brighton & Hove Albion for defender Jack O'Connell.

Manager Chris Wilder confirmed that the club have already turned down a £5.5million bid for the 24-year-old during the transfer window, but Seagulls boss Chris Hughton is said to be keen on O'Connell.

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Liverpool teenager Ben Woodburn is expected to be announced as a Blade before Saturday's opener against Swansea, after completing a medical yesterday.

Meanwhile Sheffield Wednesday are due to hold a fans' forum on Monday, where supporters can question chairman Dejphon Chansiri about anything related to the club.

Discussion about this window's transfer policy and the rumoured embargo will no doubt be on the cards.

Elsewhere in the world of football...

Leeds United have entered the mix to sign Brentford midfielder Ryan Woods, although Swansea City are still favourites to sign him. (Yorkshire Post)

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Luke Shaw is happy to see out the final year of his Manchester United contract, despite interest from Wolfsburg. (BBC)

Inter Milan are interested in Real Madrid's Luka Modric, who is on holiday in Italy. (BBC)

Manchester United want ex-Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to replace Jose Mourinho if he leaves Old Trafford. (Sun)

PSG are willing to pay N'Golo Kante more than £290,000 a week to tempt him away from Chelsea. (Mirror)