The transfer window is right around the corner and the rumour mill is already in full swing.

Many clubs will be looking to bolster their squads, while others will be hoping to keep hold of their prized assets.

There will also be plenty of out-of-contract players searching for their next challenge, with sides across the EFL publishing their retained lists.

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

Sheffield Wednesday are interested in Cardiff defender Mark McGuinness (Darren Witcoop)

Liam Palmer will remain at Hillsborough next season after an option was triggered to extend his deal (Sheffield Star)

Birmingham are pushing to sign Wolves defender Dion Sanderson on a permanent deal following a couple of loan spells at St Andrew's (Alan Nixon)

A number of Championship clubs are interested in Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarkson, who spent the past season on loan at Aberdeen (Daily Record)

Sheffield United are looking at Conor Coady following their promotion to the top flight (Daily Mail)

Burnley are considering a move for Bristol City midfielder Noah Massengo following their promotion from the Championship (Foot Mercato)

The Clarets are also keeping tabs on Gent youngster Gift Orban (Sacha Tavolieri)

French club Reims plan to step up their interest in QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng (Darren Witcoop)

Stoke head of football operations Andy Cousins is set take up a senior recruitment and scouting position at Chelsea in July (The Athletic)


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