Middlesbrough’s high profile January signing is expected to make his much anticipated debut tonight against QPR after being unavailable for their past few fixtures due to international commitments and a positive Covid-19 test.
A former West Brom and Hull City star could be set for a move to the Scottish Premiership after being released by the Baggies who could also preparing to see their England international keeper depart in the summer with one pundit claiming the player is ‘definitely’ on Tottenham Hotspur’s list of transfer targets.
Meanwhile, Preston North End are just one of several EFL sides who names their 25-man squad this week but have left out a summer signing and League 1 side Sheffield Wednesday are another club who have left a big name out with a QPR loanee not making the cut.
Luton Town are in “no rush” to loan out a fit again youngster while Stoke City have sent one of their defensive prospects out to the League of Ireland.
Finally, Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter has explained why one of their young players didn’t leave the club on loan in January despite interest from Championship sides including Nottingham Forest and Swansea City.
Here are Wednesday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours:
. DERBY, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: A detailed view of the Sky Bet and the Not Today or Any Day logo on the sleeve of a Derby player during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Norwich City at Pride Park Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Derby, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The latest round of EFL Championship fixtures is underway Photo: Alex Pantling
1. Lambert wants Dons job
Paul Lambert, who has managed several clubs in the EFL Championship including Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers, is interested in becoming the next manager of Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen (The Scottish Sun) Photo: Alex Davidson
2. Burnley planning to swoop for Wallace
Burnley remain very keen on Jed Wallace and will look to press ahead with an offer for the player in the summer window, regardless of what division they are in for 2022/23 (Football League World) Photo: Andrew Redington
3. Hammers likely to move for Adarabioyo
West Ham are likely to move for Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo as he looks to reinforce the defence this summer (Claret & Hugh) Photo: Justin Setterfield
4. Stoke loanee's main aim is to win
Manchester City loanee Taylor Harwood-Bellis has said that his main aim is to win games with Stoke City rather than just developing his own game (Stoke-on-Trent Live) Photo: Shaun Botterill