Blackpool transfer news: Bournemouth boss on Josh Bowler links, Championship boss on the brink of sacking, Southampton interested in Coventry City man

EFL clubs are already making plans for the summer transfer window as the Championship season continues.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 14th Feb 2022, 10:27 BST

Updated 14th Feb 2022, 11:02 BST

Here are Monday's EFL Championship transfer rumours...

1. Celtic send scouts to watch Semenyo

Celtic sent senior scout Gavin Strachan south to watch Bristol City ace Antoine Semenyo with the Scottish Premiership leaders showing interest in the player (BristolWorld) Photo: Alex Davidson

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2. Reading boss close to the sack

Reading boss Veljko Paunovic is close to the sack following a run of eight straight defeats (Daily Mail) Photo: Ryan Pierse

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3. Big task for the Rams

Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has said the club face a "big task" recruiting players this summer and need around 40 between the the first team and Under 23s (Daily Mail) Photo: Nigel Roddis

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4. Premier League interest in Rose

Premier League sides Burnley and Southampton are both interested in signing Coventry City defender Michael Rose (Sunday Mirror) Photo: Pete Norton

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5. Bruce unlikely to sign free agents

Steve Bruce admits that it’s looking unlikely that West Bromwich Albion will venture into the free agent transfer market after all, despite a lack of midfield depth (BirminghamLive) Photo: Ian MacNicol

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6. Transfer latest from new Hull boss

Much like Steve Bruce at West Brom, Hull City boss Shota Arveladze also says it’s unlikely he’ll delve into the free transfer market (HullLive) Photo: Mark Thompson

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