Leeds United have yet to enter the transfer market, but many Championship clubs are already making significant moves. With the summer transfer window only open for a week, deals are rapidly progressing, and this trend is expected to continue throughout the summer.
With this in mind, the Yorkshire Evening Post provides a roundup of the latest transfer news from the Championship.
Blackburn Eye 25-Goal Striker
Blackburn Rovers are reportedly interested in signing Newport County forward Will Evans. According to the Mirror, Blackburn is considering an approach for the prolific striker, who scored 25 goals for Newport last season.
Evans’ goals were crucial in helping the Welsh side finish 13 points above the relegation zone. Notably, he scored one of these goals in the FA Cup fourth-round clash against Manchester United.
Despite his impressive record, the 26-year-old has never played above League Two, having previously represented Bala Town and Cardiff Metropolitan University before joining Newport.
Currently, Blackburn has a strong attacking lineup, with Sammie Szmodics finishing as their top scorer in the Championship last season with 33 goals in all competitions. However, Szmodics has been linked with a move away from Ewood Park, which could increase Blackburn’s interest in Evans.
Bayern Swoop for Boro Man
Bayern Munich have successfully secured the services of Middlesbrough’s assistant manager, Aaron Danks. Danks was a crucial part of Michael Carrick’s coaching team, but he will reunite with Vincent Kompany at Bayern this summer, having previously worked with the Belgian at Anderlecht.
Middlesbrough have agreed on a compensation package with the German giants and are now expected to hire Newcastle United’s Graeme Carrick, Michael’s brother, to replace Danks.
Graeme Carrick will join a coaching team that includes Englishman Anthony Barry and former Hungary international Zsolt Low. Interestingly, Kompany has not yet approached long-term assistant Craig Bellamy from Burnley.
Sheffield United Close in on International
Sheffield United are close to securing the signing of Canada international Liam Millar, according to BBC reporter Adam Oxley. Millar, who spent last season on loan at Preston North End and scored five goals in 36 games, has one year remaining on his contract with FC Basel.
A deal is expected to be finalised once Millar returns from the Copa America, where he is competing with Jesse Marsch’s Canada team. Millar, who came through the ranks at Liverpool, made just one appearance for the club before moving to Basel in 2021.
The Blades might require a significant rebuild this summer, depending on the outcomes of contract talks with senior players, but Millar would mark their first summer signing.
As the transfer window progresses, it will be interesting to see how these moves impact the upcoming Championship season.