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Jamie Kemble & AIDAN MCCARTNEY

Leeds United's £8.5m transfer twist finalised, Aston Villa officially capture £22m historic Brazilian signing as Swansea City keen to offload two stars - Championship transfer rumours

Here are the latest Championship transfer rumours on Wednesday, July 3.

Aston Villa's club record signing

Brazilian striker Wesley Moraes has been unveiled as an Aston Villa signing, having joined the club in a club-record deal worth £22million.

After being granted a work permit and international clearance to play in England, he is free to link up with the squad for pre-season as the club prepare for next season in the Premier League following promotion.

Brentford complete deal for defender

Brentford have completed a deal for defender Ethan Pinnock.

Pinnock enjoyed a promotion season in League One with the Tykes last season, attracting attention from the Bees this summer.

Pinnock completed his medical on Tuesday and penned a three-year deal with a club option for a fourth.

Swans keen to offload star brothers

It's no secret that Swans are keen to move some of the big earners off the books this transfer window, with two such players being Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew.

The brothers are both currently away on international duty with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Reading stars told to find new clubs

Reading's Garath McCleary and Adrian Popa have been told to find new clubs, according to GetReading.

The party have been excused from the club’s training camp in Spain this week in order to find new employers.

They join Sam Baldock, Chris Gunter, Jon Dadi Bodvarsson, Marc McNulty and David Meyler, who all find themselves in the same situation this summer.

Millwall sign Smith

Queens Park Rangers are back down to just the one Matt Smith.

London rivals Millwall have signed striker Matt Smith on a two-year deal, signing for an undisclosed fee.

Speaking after his move, Smith said: “I have a lot of respect for the gaffer and for what he’s done, especially here at Millwall.

"I’ll certainly learn a lot from him and repay his faith in me.”

Swansea snap up defender

Swansea City have completed their first signing of the summer.

Jake Bidwell has joined the south Wales club on a three-year deal.

Bidwell joins on a free-transfer after his contract with QPR came to an end.

Leeds star departs...and then returns

Leeds United winger Jack Clarke has left to join Tottenham Hotspur for a deal worth around £10million, Leeds Live reports.

But he'll be back at Elland Road next season, immediately rejoining Leeds on a season-long loan.

Following his signing, Clarke tweeted: "Delighted to have signed for @spursofficial and very excited for what the future brings. But for now, it’s back to @leedsunited to help them get back to where they belong."

Leeds are also poised to sign Helder Costa on loan from Wolves. The deal for the 25-year-old will include an option to buy in the summer. 

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