Middlesbrough handed boost in Ligue 1 defender pursuit, Liverpool tipped to give youngster chance to shine next season - Championship gossip

Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...

Middlesbrough's hopes of signing St Etienne defender Harold Moukoudi on a permanent deal appear to have been boosted, with his club apparently eager to get him off the books this summer. (Le Foot)

Ex-Sheffield Wednesday star Benito Carbone has revealed he feels at home in the Steel City, and has branded ex-teammate Paulo Di Canio as the "strongest" footballer he's ever played alongside. (Sport Witness)

SC Freiburg and Germany defender Robin Koch has revealed he's ready to take the next step up in his career, amid reports linking him with a £18 million move to Leeds United. (Bild)

Derby County are rumoured to have hit a stumbling block in their pursuit of Fenerbahce forward Ferdi Kadioglu, with the Turkish giants demanding around three times what the Rams are willing to pay. (Fotospor)

PSG's billionaire owners QSI are said to be prioritising a takeover of Leeds United, with a £120 million investment thought to be in the pipeline ahead of the summer. (90min)

Charlton Athletic's majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer has insisted he has no intentions of selling the club, and will be looking to guide the Addicks through a time of uncertainty with an investment this month. (BBC Sport)

Preston North End have distanced themselves from recent reports linking them with Hamilton defender Scott McMann, with their owner insisting that, given the COVID-19 crisis, looking after current players is their priority. (LEP)

Bristol City starlet Han-Noah Massengo is rumoured to be on the radar of both Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund, who are both believed to have scouted the midfielder throughout the season. (Football League World)

Liverpool could be set to shelve their attempts to lure RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner to Anfield, and give Swansea City loanee Rhian Brewster a chance to shine next season. (Liverpool Echo)