Hull City man sets sights on landmark move this summer, West Brom backed to bag two key players from local rivals - Championship gossip

The 2019/20 Championship season remains suspended for now, but the EFL remain hopeful of resuming the season at some point over the summer, with games likely to be played behind-closed-doors.
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In the meantime, there's still plenty of football rumours doing the rounds, as clubs prepare their plans for once the game finally returns to normality, so here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship:

Millwall boss Gary Rowett has revealed he's concerned about the season returning behind-closed-doors, claiming his club's fans playing a vital role in their successes on the pitch. (London News Online)

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Leeds United have been tipped to beat Celtic to the signing of Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster this summer, despite the stopper's illustrious history with the Hoops. (Football Insider)

Derby County are the latest club to see players and staff agree to a wage deferral, joining the likes of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Bristol City and Leeds United. (BBC Sport)

Ex-West Brom star Kevin Phillips has suggested the Baggies could lure both Tyrone Mings and John McGinn from local rivals Aston Villa, should the two clubs swap divisions by next season. (The 72)

Brentford forward Ollie Watkins, a supposed target of Sheffield United, has claimed Sheffield Wednesday's Barry Bannan is the best footballer he's faced, branding him a "serious baller". (The Star)

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West Brom striker Charlie Austin has claimed Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips has been one of the Championship's top players this season, and backed him for future stardom. (Football League World)

The EFL are said to be considering resuming the season behind-closed-doors in "regional hubs", which would see only a select number of sides play matches in their own stadiums. (Evening Standard)

Hull City midfielder Markus Henriksen is backing himself to secure a move to a club "at the highest level possible" ahead of leaving the Tigers this summer once his contract expires. (Sport Witness)

QPR CEO Lee Hoos has painted a bleak picture of the future of a number of Championship sides, claiming finishing the season behind-closed-doors could have severe financial implications. (Sky Sports)