Championship rumours: Aston Villa look to hijack Leeds United deal, Whites winger target eyes Bundesliga switch, Derby battle to keep Frank Lampard

The transfer window has burst into life, with a flurry of transfers going through at the tail end of the week.

Here's all the latest rumours from the Championship...

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Championship rumours
Aston Villa appear to have beaten off competition from Bournemouth to sign Stoke City stopper Jack Butland, but will need to pay 20 million to sign him. (Football Insider)placeholder image
Aston Villa appear to have beaten off competition from Bournemouth to sign Stoke City stopper Jack Butland, but will need to pay 20 million to sign him. (Football Insider)
Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons could complete a switch to Greek side Panathinaikos, after showing signs of promise on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last season. (Sheffield Star)placeholder image
Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons could complete a switch to Greek side Panathinaikos, after showing signs of promise on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last season. (Sheffield Star)
Fulham are ready to make a 20m bid for Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle, who has built up a reputation as a Championship specialist in recent years. (Daily Express)placeholder image
Fulham are ready to make a 20m bid for Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle, who has built up a reputation as a Championship specialist in recent years. (Daily Express)
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