A Sheffield United icon has backed a young striker, currently on loan in League 1, to score “bags of goals” when he returns to Bramall Lane while Norwich City have distanced themselves from rumours linking them with a highly sought after Reading star.
Preston North End are looking to secure three of their players on new contracts before their current deals expire and while an on-loan Arsenal player is hoping to regain fitness during the international break and force his way into the Nottingham Forest first team under new boss Steve Cooper.
Blackburn Rovers were interested in signing a West Ham player before he opted for a loan move to League 1 with Sunderland while a Hull City striker has revealed he asked to stay at the Tigers in the summer despite being made available for transfer, wanting to fight for his place.
Meanwhile, A Bristol City coach is backing one of their brightest prospects for a “huge future" while West Brom’s manager has opened up on his surprising decision to allow one of their midfielders’ to leave on loan to their division rivals.
Also in the news, A Fulham director has revealed that their will be no early move for on of their stars who is out on loan in Italy while former Bournemouth and Sheffield United bosses have had their odds on becoming the next manager of Newcastle United reduced even further after Steve Bruce’s latest admission.
Here are Friday’s Championship transfer rumours:
1. Ex-Posh starlet set for League Two switch
Lee Tomlin has been training with Walsall and is reportedly close to joining the League Two side permanently following his release by Cardiff City in October. The 33-year-old spent made over 150 appearances for Peterborough United over two spells with the club. (Express & Star) Photo: Pete Norton
2. European giants eye Boro winger
Arsenal, Ajax and RB Leipzig are among the teams scouting Middlesbrough winger Isaiah Jones. The 22-year-old has one goal and eight assists in his breakthrough season with the club. (Northern Echo) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
3. Forest star hints at summer move
Nottingham Forest striker Nuno Da Costa has hinted at a permanent exit from the City Ground this summer. The 31-year-old has admitted he is in talks with Caen, where he has been on loan since for the past month. (Football League World) Photo: James Williamson - AMA
4. Premier League clubs target Bristol City teen
A number of Premier League clubs and sides across Europe are reportedly monitoring Bristol City's Alex Scott ahead of a summer move. Everton, Leicester and West Ham are among the clubs keen. (BristolLive) Photo: Alex Davidson
5. West Brom target ex-Hull midfielder
West Brom boss Steve Bruce is reportedly eyeing a reunion with former Newcastle United and Hull City midfielder Mo Diame. The 34-year-old has been a free agent since his departure from Qatar club Al-Ahli last summer. (The Express) Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Norwich join race for Blackpool ace
Norwich City are reportedly one of a number of Premier League clubs eyeing a summer move for Josh Bowler. The Blackpool winger has five goals and three assists in the Championship this season. (Football League World) Photo: George Wood