The end of the Championship season is just a few weeks away, with only a couple of matches remaining after the Easter weekend’s feast of activity.
Battles remain at both ends of the table but the fight for many clubs is over, with their position in the division consolidated for another year, and their attention is now switching towards the summer transfer window.
Clubs prepare their activity in the market months in advance and this has already led to a wealth of rumours floating around, so we have gathered some of the latest for you below.
Birmingham City could be set for a departure as the Evening Times reports Rangers are on the brink of landing Greg Stewart from the Blues, who will sign a per-contractual agreement before moving north of the border.
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The 29-year-old is currently on loan with Aberdeen and sees his contract at St. Andrews’ expire at the end of the season, with Steven Gerrard identifying the forward as a priority signing to bring to Ibrox.
Leicester City are preparing to enter the fight for Hull City ace Jarrod Bowen this summer in a deal that could cost the Foxes around £15m, according to reports cited by Leicestershire Live .
The 22-year-old has excelled for the Tigers this season, netting 21 goals in 42 matches in the Championship to help keep the fight for the playoffs alive. However, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are also said to be keen.
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Another Premier League side looking to shop in the Championship this summer are Bournemouth, as Football Insider states the Cherries are eyeing a £25m raid on Leeds United to secure the signatures of two players.
Eddie Howe’s side have set their sights on Kalvin Phillips and Jack Clarke, both of whom have excelled for Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season as the Peacocks look to seal a return to the top-flight.
A quartet of Championship clubs, consisting of Middlesbrough, Derby County, Hull City and Millwall, have all be handed a blow in the chase for the services of Motherwell starlet Jake Hastie, the Express reports.
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Rangers have reignited their interest in the 20-year-old after previously pulling out of a deal and interested parties could secure his services for a fee of just £300,000 when the window opens this summer.
One deal that Middlesbrough have got over the line is a trial though, with the Teessiders taking Tooting and Mitcham United winger Samuel Folarin on trial for two weeks, as confirmed by the non-league side .
The 17-year-old will be given the opportunity to make an impression at the club and will harbour hopes of following in the footsteps of midfielder Lewis Wing, who has made first-team appearances this term.
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Finally, Aston Villa seem to have missed the chance to sign Serbian midfielder Nemanja Radoja, reports from Birmingham Live state, as he is closing in on a move to Real Betis.
The 26-year-old reportedly snubbed a move to England during the January window and any chances of Villa reviving their interest this summer look to be dead, as he is preparing to remain within Spanish football.
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