Preston North End won't make move for Sunderland defender, West Ham eye Blackburn striker, Forest clear the decks: Championship transfer round-up and gossip

The summer transfer rumour mill is in full flow, with there likely to be plenty of movement in the Championship in the coming weeks.

By Dave Seddon

Published 3rd Jun 2021, 09:44 BST

Updated 3rd Jun 2021, 10:02 BST

Some clubs have completed their first pieces of business, with others in the process of lining deals up.

North End have been linked with Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien who is out of contract this summer but it seems their interest at the back is focused on Sepp van den Berg and Liam Lindsay.

Wigan Athletic's highly-rated striker Kyle Joseph, a player PNE did have a genuine interest in, looks to be on his way to sign for Swansea.

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

Wigan Athletic's highly-rated striker Kyle Joseph, a player PNE did have a genuine interest in, looks to be on his way to sign for Swansea.

5. QPR land striker

Queens Park Rangers have signed Charlie Austin on a two-year deal after a successful loan spell from West Brom. (QPR official website) Photo: Press Association

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6. No PNE move for Sunderland defender

Preston are not interested in bringing Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien to Deepdale despite being strongly linked. Sepp van den Berg and Liam Lindsay remain their top defensive targets. Photo: Camerasport

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7. Forest face competition for midfielder

Nottingham Forest face competition from Brighton, Norwich and Rangers for Manchester United midfielder James Garner who was on loan at the City Ground last season. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: Camerasport