Championship clubs, including Sheffield United and Middlesbrough, have been given a boost as a reported transfer target is apparently keen on a move to England rather than remaining in Scotland where there is also interest in the player.
Meanwhile, Peterborough United have revealed that five different clubs are keen on signing a midfielder who is currently on loan with Plymouth Argyle in League One.
Blackpool are thought to be competing with League One side Portsmouth to land a former Leicester City man on-loan from league rivals QPR this month while Huddersfield Town are NOT planning to bring a former player back to the club this month.
Hull City’s takeover is thought to be close to completion and, when it is, the club will start off the new regime with a ‘multi-million’ pound move for a Japanese international currently playing in the Portuguese Premier League.
A former Liverpool striker is out of contract this month and his current club are eagerly awaiting news on his future while while Newcastle United are said to be plotting a move for a striker from Eddie Howe’s former club Bournemouth.
Nottingham Forest are having a busy window and are closing in on a deal for a Canadian international while also having rejected an offer from Brentford for one of their current stars.
Here are Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours:
. MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: A general view of the Puma EFL match ball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers at Riverside Stadium on August 18, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Ahead of FA Cup third round weekend the transfer rumour mill continues to move at pace Photo: George Wood
5. West Brom target ex-Hull midfielder
West Brom boss Steve Bruce is reportedly eyeing a reunion with former Newcastle United and Hull City midfielder Mo Diame. The 34-year-old has been a free agent since his departure from Qatar club Al-Ahli last summer. (The Express) Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Norwich join race for Blackpool ace
Norwich City are reportedly one of a number of Premier League clubs eyeing a summer move for Josh Bowler. The Blackpool winger has five goals and three assists in the Championship this season. (Football League World) Photo: George Wood
7. West Ham rival Brentford for Hull duo
West Ham and Brentford are reportedly chasing Hull City's Keane Lewis-Potter and Jacob Greaves. The duo have impressed during a difficult season for the Tigers. (90min) Photo: George Wood
8. Ryan Lowe makes summer recruitment claim
Ryan Lowe has admitted that recruitment for the summer window has started and says within around six weeks time he will start 'implementing what he wants'. He also revealed the club will work on current player's contracts at the end of March. (Lancs Live) Photo: Jacques Feeney