Championship rumours: Leeds United unwilling to sanction £34m duo deal, Whites ready wonderkid winger bid, Middlesbrough eye Swiss sensation
By Richie Boon
Published 17th Jun 2019, 06:47 GMT
The 2019/20 season is rapidly approaching, and clubs up and down the country are starting to strengthen their sides in anticipation.
Here’s all the latest rumours from the Championship…
Championship rumours
Aston Villa are in pole position to land Stoke City Jack Butland for 23 million, but could face stiff competition from Bournemouth. (Daily Mail)
Derby County will battle to keep Frank Lampard at the club, despite Chelsea preparing to offer him Maurizio Sarri's recently vacated position. (The Guardian)
Stoke City could turn their attention to Barnsley defender Liam Lindsay, if they miss out on Evertons Matty Pennington. (Stoke Sentinel)
Middlesbrough are said to be after Fenerbahce striker Michael Frey, as new boss Jonathan Woodgate looks to make changes to his squad. (The 72)
Leeds are expected to make a 250,000 bid for Carlisle's wonderkid winger Liam McCarron, as Marcelo Bielsa looks to bolster his squad with exciting young stars. (Daily Mail)
