Sepp van den Berg in action in Preston North End's win against CoventrySepp van den Berg in action in Preston North End's win against Coventry
Sepp van den Berg in action in Preston North End's win against Coventry

Championship transfer rumours round-up: Liverpool defender eyes Preston return, Middlesbrough man in demand, Bristol City boss in line for new deal

The Championship's regular season has just two weekends remaining and some clubs already have eyes on next season.

It is at the bottom of the division where the main interest is, with relegation still to be decided.

At the other end of the table automatic promotion is sorted, while the four clubs who will compete the play-offs are already known.

However, the last couple of games will see the four teams jockey for position ahead of the semi-finals.

Sixth-placed Barnsley come to Deepdale on Saturday to face North End, this the final home game of 2020/21 for the Lilywhites.

They have a big summer coming up off the pitch, with plenty of work to do on the squad.

Liverpool teenager Sepp van den Berg has indicated his willingness to return on loan next season, having impressed in PNE's back line in recent weeks

Here is a round-up of the latest transfer talk and rumours.

However, the last couple of games will see the four teams jockey for position ahead of the semi-finals.