Hull City handed boost in Premier League defender chase, Readings hope of recruiting Brazilian dealt blow - Championship gossip

Meanwhile, the relegation battle is looking just as tasty, with the unpredictable nature of the competition continuing to produce surprise results at the tail end of the table. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...

The bookies have named Leeds United among the favourites to sign QPR sensation Eberechi Eze this summer, behind West Ham United and Spurs. He's said to be worth around £20m. (SkyBet)

Reading's hopes of bringing in Alexandre Mattos as their director of football look to have been dealt a blow, with the Brazilain said to be looking at other options amid Brexit and Coronavirus concerns. (Sport Witness)

Ex-Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has warned Manchester United against signing Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham, suggesting the 16-year-old is too young to make the step up. (talkSPORT)

Hull City hopes of signing Everton defender Matthew Pennington on a permanent deal appear to have been boosted, with the Toffees said to be willing to sell the 25-year-old this summer. (Football League World)

Millwall manager Gary Rowett has claimed full-back Mahlon Romeo will help the club get "better and better", following the Arsenal academy graduate committing his future to the club with a new deal. (London News Online)

West Brom's push for promotion has been handed a huge boost, with star player Grady Diangana returning to training after being out since January with a back injury. (Birmingham Mail)

Arsenal are the latest side to be linked with a move for Leeds United's star loanee Ben White, who could well be sold by Brighton in the summer should they be relegated for the top tier. (Football Insider)

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday defender Andy Hinchcliffe has claimed that the Owls players were entirely responsible for their 5-0 loss to Brentford last week, and that they're letting their manager down. (Sky Sports)

Charlton Athletic's majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer has claimed he will remain in his role as director, despite the club claiming that he has resigned from the position. (BBC Football)