Sheffield Wednesday 'step up' pursuit of Cardiff City midfielder as Rotherham United 'trigger release clause' in Lincoln City star's contract

As the beginning of pre-season approaches, the rumour mill has continued to churn.

Sheffield Wednesday have "stepped up" their pursuit of Cardiff City midfielder Will Vaulks, who is out of contract in south Wales at the end of this month. That is according to Yorkshire Live who report that the interest in the ex-Rotherham United man comes with the club unsure if Massimo Luongo will sign a new deal at Hillsborough.

Meanwhile, Rotherham United have met the release clause for Lincoln City's Cohen Bramall, according to Sky Sports. The left-back, who spent two years at Arsenal between 2017 and 2019, is reportedly undergoing a medical today.

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