Changes appear to be afoot at Sheffield Wednesday with speculation that Garry Monk will be adding to his backroom stuff, and on the field plans are being made to strengthen a team which needs to be in its best possible state come the start of the 2020/21 campaign.
Clubs across the league will be looking to get business done ahead of the start of the new season next month but do have the fall back of an October deadline for the window. Loans from the Premier League and the free agent market appear like they will be crucial.
As usual, scroll down and click through for all the latest from around the Championship with news involving Rotherham, Sheffield Wednesday, MIddlesbrough and more.
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5. Battle for Gwion
Luton Town and Middlesbrough are set to battle it out for Ipswich Town winger Gwion Edwards. The Welshman was interesting Sunderland and Oxford United and has entered the final year of his contract. (Football Insider) Photo: Stephen Pond
6. Watkins keen on Villa move
Aston Villa are set to jump ahead of Leeds United, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace in the race to sign Brentford’s Ollie Watkins. The Villains are preparing an opening offer for the £25-million rate striker. It is reported the player is keen to work with Dean Smith again. (Sky Sports) Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Owls return for former centre-back?
Frederico Venancio is a name Sheffield Wednesday fans will be familiar with. The Portuguese defender was on loan at the club in the 2017/18 season. He could be set for a Hillsborough return from Vitoria Guimaraes with the player potentially available on a free. (Various) Photo: Naomi Baker
8. Chelsea to up pursuit of Benrahma?
Chelsea could increase their interest in Leeds United target Said Benrahma. The Blues’ season is finished following Champions League elimination and can now focus on preparing for the next campaign. That could mean upping the ante for the Algerian ace, who had been congratulated over a move to Chelsea by an international team-mate. (Football London) Photo: Alex Burstow