The fixtures for the new Championship seasons will be released in ten days as clubs look to start recruiting new players in time for the start of pre-season training.
Huddersfield Town have been given permission to speak to a Manchester City starlet but the Terriers could face competition from Stoke City and Luton Town, among others, for the signing of a released Cardiff City midfielder.
Meanwhile, Hull City are still keen to retain the services of their England Under 21 star despite fresh interest from an unnamed Premier League side this week and Middlesbrough are keen to bring in a Leicester City midfielder on a season long loan while
Preston North End are said to be considering a move for a released Fulham defender while Burnley are being linked with a move for a Blackpool full-back who has been a stand out for the Seasiders over the past two seasons.
Elsewhere, Birmingham City are reportedly aiming for a shock move to bring a former player back to St Andrews while Reading are being linked with a released Aston Villa striker.
Finally, Swansea City are being linked with a move for a Gillingham defender but could face competition.
Here are the EFL Championship transfer news stories making the headlines on Monday morning:

5. Terriers in race to sign Vaulks
Huddersfield town, Stoke City, Queens Park Rangers and Luton Town are all keen on signing midfielder Will Vaulks after his Cardiff City release (The Star - Sheffield) | Getty Images

6. Huddersfield to hold talks with McAtee
Manchester City midfielder James McAtee could be cleared to speak to Huddersfield Town after England Under-21 duty ends (The Sun) | AFP via Getty Images

7. Preston could move for Christie
Preston North End are considering a move for full-back Cyrus Christie, who spent last season on-loan at Swansea City, following his release by Fulham (Lancashire Evening Post) | Getty Images

8. Boro want Choudhury loan
Middlesbrough are interested in a season-long loan swoop for Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury (Teeside Gazette) | Getty Images