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

5. Premier League duo in hunt for Massengo
Leicester City and Southampton are in the hunt to sign 20-year old Bristol City midfielder Han-Noah Massengo (Football Insider) Photo: Dan Mullan

6. Magpies could return for Kelly
Newcastle United could revive their interest in Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly even if the Cherries win promotion back to the Premier League (GiveMeSport) Photo: Alex Burstow

7. Blades boss discusses Jebbison recall
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has discussed why they recalled Daniel Jebbison from his loan at Burton Albion and whether he will feature in the first team at Bramall Lane over the next few weeks, saying: "You have to be performing to get in the team and Jebbo has noticed a change in intensity in training." Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

8. Posh chief confirms Sunderland's Clarke-Harris interest
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has confirmed that Sunderland were interested in striker Jonson Clarke-Harris but would not match their £6 million asking price for the player (Sunderland Echo) Photo: Michael Regan