A Sheffield United star is likely to remain at Bramall Lane due to an option in his contract, which is due to expire this year, that will see it extended after a certain amount of appearances this season.
A former Middlesbrough manager says a current Boro player is “a class above” other players in his position at Tottenham Hotspur, a club who are rumoured to be interested in signing him.
Meanwhile, a former Preston North End boss is expected to be named the new manager of Sunderland today and Huddersfield Town’s boss could be on the radar of a Premier League club if their current boss leave at the end of this season.
Manchester United are said to be ‘leading the race’ ahead of Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton to sign a Blackburn Rovers teenager while Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has discussed why the club signed another defender on-loan from Liverpool last month.
In Scotland, Aberdeen’s manager has said that ‘good players are in demand’ as they compete to sign an ex-West Brom and Hull City star who is now a free agent while a former Fulham midfielder has compared making his Dundee United debut last night to winning promotion with the Cottagers.
Finally, a former Cardiff City and Middlesbrough player could be set for a return to football following his Bluebirds release back in October.
Here are Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours and news:
. MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 18: A general view of the Puma EFL match ball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers at Riverside Stadium on August 18, 2021 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
EFL Championship clubs are still dealing with the fallout of the January transfer window while some are already making preparations for the summer Photo: George Wood
1. Ex-Posh starlet set for League Two switch
Lee Tomlin has been training with Walsall and is reportedly close to joining the League Two side permanently following his release by Cardiff City in October. The 33-year-old spent made over 150 appearances for Peterborough United over two spells with the club. (Express & Star) Photo: Pete Norton
2. European giants eye Boro winger
Arsenal, Ajax and RB Leipzig are among the teams scouting Middlesbrough winger Isaiah Jones. The 22-year-old has one goal and eight assists in his breakthrough season with the club. (Northern Echo) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
3. Forest star hints at summer move
Nottingham Forest striker Nuno Da Costa has hinted at a permanent exit from the City Ground this summer. The 31-year-old has admitted he is in talks with Caen, where he has been on loan since for the past month. (Football League World) Photo: James Williamson - AMA
4. Premier League clubs target Bristol City teen
A number of Premier League clubs and sides across Europe are reportedly monitoring Bristol City's Alex Scott ahead of a summer move. Everton, Leicester and West Ham are among the clubs keen. (BristolLive) Photo: Alex Davidson