Preston North End receive boost in play-off race, Birmingham City join race for in-demand goalkeeping star - Championship gossip

For now, here's all the latest news and transfer rumours from the Championship:

Sheffield Wednesday ace Tom Lees has revealed he's eager for the season to return, but remains concerned over the possibility of he or his teammates catching COVID-19 and passing it on to a family member. (The Star)

Spanish reports have suggested that Leeds United are closely monitoring Elche left-back Juan Cruz, who could leave this summer on a bargain €4m deal due to a contract release clause. (AS)

Nottingham Forest are said to have failed in an attempt to sign Ural Yekaterinburg midfielder Petrus Boumal last January, with the club's asking price proving too steep. (Sport Witness)

Birmingham City could be set to challenge Burnley and Norwich City for QPR 'keeper Seny Dieng, who has impressed during a loan spell with Doncaster Rovers this season. (Football League World)

Leeds United's hopes of finally signing Southampton's Che Adams look to have been boosted, with the Premier League side apparently ready to sell the forward for just £10m. (Football Insider)

Preston North End ace Billy Bodin has revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has enabled him to step up his recovery from injury, and could play a part in the club's play-off push should the season resume. (Club website)

Nottingham Forest midfielder Joe Lolley has taken to social media to hit out at the Government for their handling of the COVID-19 crisis, criticising them for not getting "the basics" right. (Twitter)

Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga has looked to quieten speculation that he could leave the club this summer, citing the fact he still has a year remaining on his current deal. (Nottingham Post)

Ex-footballer Alex Bruce has claimed Celtic would be the ideal club for Stoke City starlet Mamadou Sankoh to join this summer, suggesting they'd be the ideal stepping stone to eventually securing a bigger move. (Football Insider)