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 newspapers and websites to find the stories and transfer gossip from the Championship

Sheffield United defender Max Lowe has emerged as a target for Greek giants Olympiacos (Football Insider)

Birmingham are set to sign Norwich winger Przemyslaw Placheta on loan next week (Meczyki)

Rovers have made progress on potential incomings and hope to get deals done next week

Meanwhile, defender Harlee Dean remains a target for Sheffield Wednesday (Birmingham Live)

Sunderland have completed the signing of Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard for an undisclosed fee (Official Site)

Luton are in advanced talks to sign Derby midfielder Louie Watson on a free transfer (Football Insider)

Reading head of football operations Mark Bowen has confirmed the club has offered new contracts to Junior Hoilett and Femi Azeez (Berkshire Live)

Reece Brown has returned to League One side Forest Green following his departure from Huddersfield (Official Site)

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