The new Championship campaign will take a big step forward next week for Preston North End and Alex Neil with the release of the fixture list for the coming season. It has been confirmed by the EFL things will get underway on 12 September with the Carabao Cup scheduled to begin the previous week. The Lilywhites will have to contend with THIRTEEN midweek fixture cards with the regular season finishing in the second week of May.
Preparations continue for Neil after missing out on Kiefer Moore who had been linked with a move.
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5. Leeds in for Fraser
Leeds United have an interest in recently-relegated Bournemouth’s departed star Ryan Fraser. The winger left under freedom of contract and has been strongly linked with Spurs and Everton. Leed United have reportedly joined the race alongside other Premier League sides. (90min) Photo: Warren Little
6. Boro and Owls battle over winger
Middlesbrough have entered the race for unwanted Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy. The player is set to be allowed to leave on loan once more with a host of Championship clubs keen. Murphy spent last season with Sheffield Wednesday, who, along with Derby, Stoke and Nottingham Forest, want the player. (TEAMtalk) Photo: Alex Livesey
7. Warnock on transfer target
Boro boss Neil Warnock dodged a bullet by missing out on the signing of £3m Celtic outcast Boli Bolingoli. The erratic left-back is persona non grata in Scottish football after breaking quarantine guidelines after returning from Spain. Warnock is unlikely to return for the player. (Talksport) Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. Owls cool interest on Manchester United starlet
A move for Manchester United starlet James Garner is unlikely for Sheffield Wednesday. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to the Owls but he is not a priority with rivals Swansea City keen on the attacking midfielder. (Various) Photo: Marc Atkins