Former Sheffield Wednesday winger targets Premier League exit, West Ham linked with 16-goal sensation - Championship gossip

Meanwhile, Championship managers are putting the final touches to their January transfer window plans, as they look to bolster their squads following an injury-ravaged opening to the 2020/21 season. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship:

Watford's Troy Deeney has questioned why Leeds United's Ian Poveda chose to stay on his feet against Chelsea when tackled in the area by Ben Chilwell last weekend, and branded diving as "part and parcel of the game" (talkSPORT)

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray has revealed that star man Bradley Dack has been "pencilled in" to make his return after 12 months out with injury next month, when his side face Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup. (Club website)

Luton boss Nathan Jones has claimed he regrets the decision to loan midfielder Peter Kioso to Bolton, but suggested he may opt not to recall him due to his eye-catching development with the League Two club. (Luton Today)

Ex-Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday loanee James Tavernier has been linked with a host of Premier League sides, following an excellent 2020/21 thus far. Everton, Spurs and West Ham are among his admirers. (Daily Mail)

Watford and West Brom are both believed to be keen on Crawley sensation Max Watters. He's scored 12 goals in 14 games so far this season, and his club could demand around £1m for their talent. (Daily Mail)

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday loanee Achraf Lazaar has revealed he's homesick and is eager to leave Newcastle United and return to Italy in January. He spent last season on loan with Serie B side Cosenza. (The 72)

Reports from Brazil have claimed that Watford looked to sign Fluminense teenager Marcos Paulo, before opting to sign Joao Pedro from the same club instead. The former is now being linked with a move to Inter. (Sport Witness)

Ahead of the January transfer window opening, West Ham are the bookies' favourites to sign Bournemouth forward Josh King. They're tipped to beat Aston Villa and Newcastle to the Norwegian ace. (Sky Bet)