The transfer window is now open and the Championship rumour mill is in full swing ahead of the upcoming season.

Many clubs are looking to bolster their squads before the new campaign gets underway, while others will be hoping to keep hold of their prized assets.

There are also plenty of out-of-contract players searching for new clubs after sides across the EFL published their retained lists.

We scoured the best local newspapers and websites to find the stories and transfer gossip from the Championship

Middlesbrough, Swansea and QPR are among the clubs battling to sign Tottenham youngster Troy Parrott on loan (football.london)

Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Jon Dahl Tomasson as their new head coach

Preston North End are in "advanced talks" to sign Watford striker Andre Gray (Football Insider)

Coventry have rejected an enquiry from Middlesbrough over talisman Viktor Gyokeres (Football Insider)

West Brom, Stoke and Reading have made contact with Newcastle over signing Elliott Anderson on loan (Northern Echo)

Bristol City have turned down an offer worth £9million from an unnamed club for Antoine Semenyo (Bristol World)

Reading youngster Mamadi Camara is "likely" to sign a new deal at the Select Car Leasing Stadium (Reading Chronicle)

Southend are keen to re-sign Sheffield United pair Harrison Neal and Kacper Lopata on loan next season (Yorkshire Live)

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