It has been confirmed that Huddersfield Town’s league opener against Birmingham City has been moved forward to Friday August 5th due to the Commonwealth Games.
The Terriers were due to travel to the Midlands for a 3pm kick-off on the Saturday, however the Blues have since ha a request accepted by EFL to bring the clash forward to a 7:45pm kick-off the night before.
The Commonwealth Games is set to take place across the city at the end of the month and so stewarding and medical provisions would be limited for the Championship match.
Here are today’s rumours...
1. European giants approach Norwich ace
Borussia Monchengladbach, Wolfsburg and Marsielle have reportedly enquired about signing Norwich City defender Max Aarons. The right-back has often been linked with a move away in recent years. (Football Insider) | Getty Images
2. Reading make offer for Senegal international
Reading have reportedly made a loan offer for FC Porto midfielder Mamadou Loum, with the Portuguese club looking to offload him this summer. The Royals are also thought to be eager to include an option to make the deal permanent for €5m at the end of the season. (SIC Noticas' Pedro Sepulveda) | Getty Images
3. Watford veteran linked with Spain switch
Watford defender Kiko Femenia is reportedly in advanced talks over a move to Villarreal this summer. The Spaniard spent his whole career in his home country before his move to Vicarage Road in 2017. (The Athletic) | Getty Images
4. Posh reject Blackburn Rovers bid for star man
Peterborough United have turned down a bid in excess of £1 million from Blackburn Rovers for Sammie Szmodics. It is thought that they have actually rejected three bids in total from the Championship club. (Lancashire Telegraph) | Getty Images