There are less than three weeks until the Championship season starts, with the transfer window slamming shut on Thursday August 8, as clubs scramble to get their squads in order for the new campaign.
Here is the latest transfer gossip round-up from the Championship
Hugill secures sneaky Wigan move
West Ham striker and former Leeds United target Jordan Hugill is set for a move to Wigan Athletic after both clubs reportedly agreed over a fee.
According to Football Insider , Wigan have agreed a £3.6m transfer for Hugill, poaching him from right underneath Preston North-End’s noses.
The Championship club will now be hoping the Englishman can help them climb up the table and potentially make a surprise bid for the playoff spots.
Ryan Kent set for Championship loan?
Liverpool prospect Ryan Kent could be set for a loan move to Leeds United after Marcelo Bielsa was caught watching him play recently.
According to The Scottish Sun, Bielsa delayed his pre-season trip to Australia to watch Kent play vs Bradford City during Liverpool’s friendly.
There’s also interest in Harry Wilson but Leeds’ main focus is on Kent as they are favourites to sign him.
Lucas Joao demands transfer away
Sheffield Wednesday star Lucas Joao is reportedly attempting to secure a move to another Championship club as he seeks a fresh challenge.
According to reports , a source close to Joao said: “Joao believes he is being overvalued out of a move. And so he has handed in a transfer request in order to force through a move."
The striker will likely have to wait until Wednesday have a new manager as current boss Steve Bruce is in the middle of securing a move to Newcastle United.
Championship clubs race for Ampadu
Chelsea starlet Ethan Ampadu has not joined the club’s pre-season tour squad in anticipation of a move elsewhere.
According to the BBC, Blues boss Frank Lampard has confirmed Ampadu is set for a loan move, sparking interest from the majority of Championship sides.
The defender is in need of more regular minutes and with there being no real room amongst the current Chelsea squad, it makes sense he should temporarily seek it elsewhere.
