Second-tier managers are putting the finishing touches to their summer recruitment plans, with a host of deals expected in the transfer window across the board, as clubs look to fine-tune their playing squads. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Tykes eye ex-Black Cats prospect
Barnsley are said to have turned their attention towards free agent striker Mikael Mandron, formerly of Sunderland, after seeing a £1m bid for Livingston star Lyndon Dykes knocked back. (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Davidson
6. Hammers battle Palace for Eze
West Ham United have been backed as 2/1 second-favourites to land QPR sensation Eberechi Eze this summer, but Crystal Palace (8/11) look to currently be in the driving seat. (Sky Bet) Photo: George Wood
7. Warnock wants powerful defender
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock is said to have earmarked Northampton skipper Charlie Goode as a key transfer target, with a bid in the region of £750k likely to prise away the 6 ft.5 ace. (Sky Sports) Photo: David Rogers
8. Race heats up for Moore
Cardiff City have joined Millwall and QPR in the race for Wigan Athletic striker Kieffer Moore, and are said to be willing to match the bids in the region of £2m made by their transfer rivals. (Daily Mail) Photo: Nathan Stirk