Championshipplaceholder image
Championship

Leeds United ready transfer swoop for ex-Chelsea midfield dynamo, ex-Whites man makes bold promotion claim - Championship gossip

By Richie Boon
Published 1st Jul 2020, 08:00 GMT
Updated 1st Jul 2020, 08:14 GMT

The 2019/20 Championship season has proved to be a real classic, despite its extended break, and the fight against relegation and battle for promotion look set to go down to the wire, as Leeds United look to secure a way to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, there's been plenty of transfer talk bubbling away in the background, as second tier sides begin to consider where they'd like to strengthen over the summer. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.

Coventry City, who will be playing Championship football next season, are closing in on the signing of PEC Zwolle midfielder Gustavo Hamer, who began his career with Dutch giants Feyenoord. (Coventry Telegraph)

1. Sky Blues close in on Hamer

Coventry City, who will be playing Championship football next season, are closing in on the signing of PEC Zwolle midfielder Gustavo Hamer, who began his career with Dutch giants Feyenoord. (Coventry Telegraph) Photo: TOM BODE

Photo Sales
Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has revealed the side's 'solid' defence has been particularly pleasing since the Championship's resumption, and claimed they no longer look like conceding 'cheap goals'. (The Star)

2. Owls boss salutes improved defensive unit

Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has revealed the side's 'solid' defence has been particularly pleasing since the Championship's resumption, and claimed they no longer look like conceding 'cheap goals'. (The Star) Photo: Dan Mullan