Huddersfield, Rotherham and Barnsley's rivals could lose £30m-rated attacker as Leeds United eye Championship duo
There’s plenty transfer talk ahead of an interesting transfer window for many clubs in the Premier League and EFL.
Championship clubs have three weeks to finalise any potential winter business with the deadline set at 11pm on February 1.
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Hide AdSo what’s the latest gossip surrounding Huddersfield Town, Rotherham United, Barnsley and their rivals?
As always, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the second tier – so scroll down to see the latest news and talk from around the internet:
West Ham are planning to make a £30m bid for Watford’s Ismaila Sarr, with reports suggesting that Crystal Palace may prove to be their only competition his signature. (Sun on Sunday)
Roy Keane wants to return to management. The former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland midfielder has been focusing on punditry since leaving his role as assistant manager at Nottingham Forest in 2019. (Sun on Sunday)
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Hide AdAston Villa are considering a move for Bournemouth and Wales midfielder David Brooks. (Sunday Mirror)
Everton are discussing a swap deal with Bournemouth that would see reported Newcastle United target Joshua King head to Goodison Park. The Cherries are interested in either Toffees centre-half Jarrad Branthwaite or right-back Jonjoe Kenny moving the other way. (Sun on Sunday)
However, West Bromwich Albion ‘would be willing to stump up’ £15m to bring Bournemouth forward Josh King to the Hawthorns. (Sun on Sunday)
Preston North End defender Ben Davies ‘ticks all the boxes’ for Rangers after the door opened for a January deal, according to Alan Hutton. The former Rangers and Scotland defender suggested the £5m fee Preston are demanding may be a “stumbling block” for the Ibrox giants. (Football Insider)
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Hide AdPaul Cook (4/11), Chris Coleman (11/4), Neil Thompson (10/1) and Joey Barton (12/1) are the four favourites with the bookies to take over at Sheffield Wednesday. (SkyBet)
Stoke City are ‘weighing up’ a bid for Crewe Alexandra defender Harry Pickering. The left-back has caught the eye in League One and is attracting Championship interest. (Sun on Sunday)
Nottingham Forest and Derby County are among the clubs interested in signing Ben Whiteman from Doncaster Rovers in the January transfer window. Queens Park Rangers, Preston North End and Barnsley are also reported to be interested in securing the services of White from League One club Doncaster this month. (The Athletic)
QPR’s Ilias Chair has been linked with a move to all of Brentford, Bournemouth, Reading and Watford. (Sun on Sunday)
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Hide AdNeil Warnock has all-but ruled out making a move for Famara Diedhiou this month. Warnock said: “I’ve not been very lucky with signings from Bristol City so I might probably say no, I might give that a miss.” (Hartlepool Mail)
Leeds are interested in Derby County's 19-year-old midfielders Jason Knight and Louie Sibley. (Football Insider)
St Johnstone full-back Scott Tanser has been linked with a winter move to Sunderland and Barnsley - but says the interest is ‘just speculation’. (The Herald)