Manchester United have plenty of young talents out on loan and apparently have the option to recall one from a Championship club while a former England striker says it’s unlikely the Red Devils would allow a former Sheffield United loanee to leave the club again in January.
The Old Trafford side are also reportedly in the race to sign a Tottenham Hotspur target from Peterborough United after Sir Alex Ferguson gave a ringing endorsement of his son’s young star to United officials.
Derby County need to start cutting costs and the first name on the chopping block could be a former Middlesbrough manager who has been working at Pride Park as a Special Adviser.
After Lewis O’Brien signed a new deal with Huddersfield Town it was thought that would end transfer interest from Leeds United, but that might not be the case according to a former Arsenal star.
On the injury front, a Reading defender could be close to finally making his Royals debut after signing in the summer while Preston North End could be without their own new signing for the rest of the season after featuring in just two games.
Coventry City have entered contract negotiations with a striker while a reported Blackburn Rovers target “didn’t push” for a move away from his current club according to his manger.
Here are Monday’s Championship transfer rumours:
. STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - JULY 23: View of the EFL Puma match ball during the Pre-Season Friendly between Stevenage and Crystal Palace at The Lamex Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Stevenage, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Another weekend of EFL Championship action is in the books but the rumour mill keeps on moving behind the scenes Photo: Catherine Ivill
1. Celtic told they "cant afford" Semenyo
Celtic have been told ‘they can’t afford’ Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo after they sent scouts to assess the £20m rated striker with a view to making a move in the summer (FLW) Photo: Alex Davidson
2. Cherries could try to make Davis move permanent
Bournemouth are considering a permanent move for Leeds United loanee Leif Davis in the summer (DorsetLive) Photo: Bryn Lennon
3. Chelsea target West Brom teenager
Chelsea "lead the chase" for 15-year old West Brom youth star Jamaldeen Jimoh (The Sun) Photo: Bryn Lennon
4. Spurs and Arsenal give up on Carvalho
Arsenal and Tottenham have both reportedly conceded defeat in their pursuit of Fulham hotshot Fabio Carvalho - leaving Manchester United and Liverpool free to battle over a summer deal for the youngster (Express) Photo: Jacques Feeney
5. Palace added to Johnson's long list of suitors
Crystal Palace are the latest Premier League club to show an interest in Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson and join Burnley, Leeds United, Leicester City, Everton, Newcastle United, Southampton and Brighton in being linked (NottighamshireLive) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Returning O'Connell will be "like a new signing"
Jack O’Connell, who has not played for Sheffield United since September 2020, will be like a new signing when he makes his long-awaited return for Blades according to Bramall Lane legend Paddy Kenny (Football Insider) Photo: Catherine Ivill