Sheffield Wednesday chairman urges fans to be 'patient', Swansea City to battle Cardiff City for Benfica ace

Sheffield Wednesday chairman urges fans to be 'patient', Swansea City to battle Cardiff City for Benfica ace - Championship gossip

The 2019/20 Championship season is up in the air for now, but there's still plenty of news and transfer gossip doing the rounds, as clubs work behind the scenes preparing to push forward once a decision is made on the future of the current campaign.

By Richie Boon

Published 19th Mar 2020, 06:10 BST

Updated 19th Mar 2020, 06:30 BST

Sheffield Wednesday were in a dire run of form before the widespread outbreak of COVID-19 saw the competition suspended, and they'll be eager to begin anew when they eventually get back to business. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...

1. Whites urged to splash cash on Mitro

Football pundit Noel Whelan has urged Leeds United to sign Fulham's £27m striker Aleksandar Mitrovic in the summer, claiming they should part with £35m to capture the Serbian sensation. (Football Insider). (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins

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2. Bluebirds keen to keep Wolves defender

Cardiff City are said to be eager to keep Wolves defender Dion Sanderson at the club, and will look to bring him back on loan again for next season. (BBC Sport). (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster

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3. United to make Blues boy top priority

Manchester United are said to be "desperate" to sign Birmingham sensation Jude Bellingham, but are still second favourites behind Borussia Dortmund to seal the deal. (Evening Standard). (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins

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4. Potters boss could leave international role

Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill could be relieved of his Northern Ireland duties in the near future, following the decision to postpone Euro 2020 until next year. (Mirror). (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley

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