With the 2020/21 campaign reaching a crescendo in Europe’s top divisions, attention will turns to the upcoming transfer window. Check out the transfer talk for the Football League…
– Brentford striker Aaron Pressley has been linked with a move to the Football League this summer, as per a recent report by Football Insider. AFC Wimbledon, Salford City, Forest Green Rovers, Stevenage and Leyton Orient all being touted as potential suitors for the towering frontman.
– Former Leicester midfielder Andy King is training with Bristol City as he tries to earn a contract at Ashton Gate. (Bristol Post)
– Peterborough are interested in Rangers defender George Edmundson who was on loan at Derby last season. (Daily Record)
– Derby County seem to be no closer to finalising a deal with out of contract striker Martyn Waghorn, who’s been linked with both Cardiff City and Ipswich Town going into this summer. Waghorn scored five Championship goals in a struggling Derby County side last season but proved on the final day of the last season that he still has what it takes to compete in the Championship.
– Hartlepool United boss Dave Challinor says talks will be held with certain players over there futures as attentions swiftly turn to next season. There’ll be plenty of players in the Hartlepool United squad that are out of contract this summer while the likes of Brad James, Lewis Cass, Luke Armstrong and Harvey Saunders will return to their parent clubs after their respective loan spells.
– QPR and Tranmere Rovers linked winger Josh McPake is not wanted by Doncaster Rovers, the Doncaster Free Press has reported.
– Bradford City are leading the race to sign in-demand Torquay United man Ben Whitfield, a source has exclusively revealed to The72. Swindon Town and Exeter City have been linked with a move for him recently, as per a report by Football Insider.
– Sunderland are reportedly ‘close to agreeing’ a new deal with Aiden McGeady, and the club hopes that Denver Hume will ‘follow suit’, as per a report from Sunderland Echo.
– Bristol Rovers are closing in on Forest Green Rovers forward Aaron Collins, according to Bristol Live.
– Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Ben Amos has been made a ‘leading target’ for Ipswich Town, as per a report by the East Anglian Daily Times.
– Hull City have been interested in signing Luke O’Nien from Sunderland, as per a report by Hull Live. O’Nien, who is 26-years-old, is said to have better offers on the table. He is out of contract at Sunderland at the end of the month and is currently due to become a free agent. He has been linked with the likes of Millwall, Luton Town and Middlesbrough in the Championship, as reported by Football Insider.
– Birmingham City’s young midfielder Tate Campbell is attracting interest from National League side Bromley, Football League World has claimed.
– Sheffield Wednesday are believed to have rejected Millwall’s bid for midfielder Josh Windass, as his Owls future continues to hang in the balance. Preston North End, QPR, Fulham and West Brom.
– Coventry City are reportedly not interested in a deal to sign Charlton Athletic forward Chuks Aneke, according to Coventry Live. The Addicks are trying to tie him to down a new contract. Reading, QPR, Middlesbrough and Bristol City have registered their interest in landing his signature this summer.
– Stoke City and Cardiff City look set to battle for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Corry Evans, whose contract expires at the end of June. He began his career on the books at Manchester United, alongside his brother Jonny, and is also a Northern Ireland international. (Wales Online)
– Former Coventry City loanee Luke Steele has provided a major hint on Instagram suggesting that Jamie Paterson could be set to join Coventry City this summer.
– Preston North End are not alone in their pursuit of right-back Matthew Olosunde, with Sheffield Wednesday also reportedly interested. According to the Sheffield Star, the relegated Owls are ‘keeping tabs’ on the defender after he rejected a new contract with Rotherham United.
– Bristol City’s takeover talks could potentially hamper any deal to sign Oxford United centre-back Rob Atkinson, Bristol Live reports. The club has made an offer in excess of £1.4m for the Oxford man. Celtic were also interested in the young defender. Bristol Live claims that clubs may need to reach the £2m mark to sign the League One talent. However, City are confident they can lower down the asking price.
– Portsmouth set to beat Aberdeen to former Rotherham and Blackpool central defender Clark Robertson.
– Barnsley and Blackburn Rovers’ respective hopes of signing Nottingham Forest striker Lyle Taylor on loan have been boosted, following reports that fellow linked side Middlesbrough aren’t in the running for the Montserrat international. (Nottingham Post)
– Norwich City are the latest club to show an interest in Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo. He was always going to attract attention from Premier League clubs, and it has been claimed that Arsenal and Newcastle were keeping tabs on the 23-year-old.
– Cheltenham Town are one of the clubs keen to sign West Bromwich Albion striker Callum Morton on loan ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
– A report from Hull Daily Mail has given an update on Gillingham’s Jack Tucker, who’s wanted by all of Hull City, Portsmouth and now Peterborough United. It was reported that Portsmouth had opened the bidding at £200,000. Gills now want ‘above’ £500,000 for the defender, which has seemingly ruled Hull out of the race.
– Former Hartlepool United loan striker Harvey Saunders is closing in on a move to fellow League Two side Bristol Rovers, according to reports.
– Leicester City are said to hold an interest in Nottingham Forest hotshot Brennan Johnson. The 20-year-old forward is regarded as one brightest young talents in the EFL, having lit up League One last season during a loan spell with Lincoln City, managed by former Foxes assistant manager Michael Appleton.
– An offer in the region of £10 million, with the majority of the fee paid upfront, will be reportedly be needed for Nottingham Forest to consider selling Burnley and West Ham United target Joe Worrall this summer.
– Middlesbrough have opened talks to re-sign Newcastle United product Sammy Ameobi, Football Insider understands. The 29-year-old forward is a free agent from the end of this month after being released by Nottingham Forest.
– Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge ahead of the 2021/22 season, according to Birmingham Live. The Star say that the Blades aren’t willing to sell him for a fee below £35 million, and it remains to be seen as to whether Dean Smith’s side have submitted a formal offer for his services. Arsenal also looking at him.
– Watford are considering asking Arsenal about the availability of Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to the Daily Mail.
– Norwich City are interested in making a move to sign Sheffield United right-back Jayden Bogle this summer ahead of a return to the Premier League, according to Sky Sports.
– Hull City are the latest side to be credited with an interest in Gillingham winger Jordan Graham. The 26-year-old is set to leave his current club when his contract expires at the end of the month, and is also on Birmingham and Lincoln City’s radars. (Hull Daily Mail)
– Leeds, Southampton, Aston Villa and Burnley would all be interested in Wales right-back Neco Williams with the 20-year-old keen to leave Liverpool. The Saints are said to be leading the race. According to TEAMtalk, Williams also has admirers at Burnley, Norwich City and a handful of Championship clubs. (Athletic)
– Sunderland have made a bid of around £1 million for 21-year-old defender Dion Sanderson. However it was subsequently rejected by Wolves. The others include newly-promoted Bolton Wanderers, Charlton Athletic, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic. £2 million is the amount that could see him go.
– Irish defender Nathan Collins looks set for a move to Burnley after the Premier League side reportedly agreed a fee of €14 million (£12m) with Stoke City.
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