Lokomotiv Moscow target Stoke City's £18m record signing, Tottenham Hotspur rumoured to be plotting summer move for Leeds United star, Manchester United bookies' favourites to sign Birmingham City star - Championship rumours

Hull City star Tom Eaves has claimed that his side will be looking to "burst Preston's bubble" this weekend, and that having a number of injured players back in contention will aid their cause considerably. (Club official website)

Lokomotiv Moscow are said to be moving closer to signing Stoke City's £18m record signing Giannelli Imbula, as the Russian transfer window heads into its last couple of days. (Sport Witness)

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray has praised starlet John Buckley for thriving in the Championship despite his strikingly slight frame, and has tipped him to go from strength to strength as he continues to develop. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Swiss outfit FC Sion have snapped up right-back Dimitri Cavare from Barnsley. The 25-year-old made 41 appearances for the side last season as they secured promotion up from League One.

The FA have asked West Bromwich Albion's Charlie Austin to explain recently deleted posts on social media, which saw him aim abuse at fans of his former club Southampton. (BBC Sport)

Ex-Leeds United and Preston North End star Jermaine Beckford has become the latest pundit to question the Whites' January recruitment, contending that they should have beaten Bristol City to £5m Nahki Wells. (talkSPORT)

Tottenham Hotspur are said to be plotting a summer raid for Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips, as Jose Mourinho looks to revamp his midfield at the end of the season. (Football Insider)

Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has claimed the side's recent home form has been "simply not good enough", and vowed to do his utmost to ensure his team end their dismal run without a win. (Sheffield Star)

Manchester United have been named the 2/1 bookies' favourites to sign Birmingham City star Jude Bellingham this summer, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich among the chasing pack. (Sky Bet)