Preston North End & Rangers face fresh competition for in-demand striker, Liverpool target commits future to second-tier side

Preston North End & Rangers face fresh competition for in-demand striker, Liverpool target commits future to second-tier side - Championship gossip

Preston North End's push for the play-offs received a fresh blow on Wednesday evening, as Alex Neil's side lost narrowly to Derby County in a 1-0 defeat at Deepdale, with ex-England star Wayne Rooney scoring the winning goal.

By Richie Boon

Published 3rd Jul 2020, 08:00 BST

Updated 3rd Jul 2020, 08:23 BST

Next up, the Lilywhites travel to relegation-threatened Huddersfield Town this weekend, and will be viewing the fixture as a 'must win' game in their run-in. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship:

1. Lions set to win race for Lubala

Millwall look set to beat the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland to Crawley Town sensation Bez Lubala, who is rumoured to be close to joining the Lions in a £500k deal. (Crawley Observer) Photo: Bryn Lennon

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2. Baggies linked with big-money striker

West Brom have been linked with a sensational £23m move for Brazil international Everton Soares, who looks set to leave his home country in the pursuit of English football this summer. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Alexandre Schneider

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3. Derby among favourites to land Walcott

Derby County have been named second-favourites to sign Everton winger Theo Walcott this summer, just behind his former club Southampton. Norwich City and Brighton also look to be in the mix. (Bet Victor) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS

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4. Leeds join race for bargain striker

Celtic are Leeds United are among a host of clubs who have been linked with Union Berlin striker Sebastian Andersson. The 28-year-old is said to have a release clause of just £3.5m. (Kicker) Photo: Linnea Rheborg

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