Sheffield United have reportedly entered the race to sign an in demand Scotland international centre-back who has been linked with Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers as well as several other Championship clubs.
Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that a Blades midfielder has NOT held any talks with former loan club Hull City about a move back to the Tigers.
Middlesbrouch are close to securing a loan move for a striker from Arsenal while Blackpool are looking at a League Two hitman to bolster their attacking options.
Swansea City are understood to be the frontrunners to sign a player who has also drawn interest from Bournemouth, Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, Middlesbrough, and Scottish champions Rangers.
Forest have also ‘named their price’ for one of their own players who has been linked with Newcastle United, West Ham, Everton and Brentford – that price is £14m.
Finally, Queen’s Park Rangers are thought to be interested in the signing of a Birmingham City centre back.
Here are Thursday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours:
5. No talks between Slater and Tigers
Sheffield United midfielder Regan Slater has yet to open talks with Hull City about a return to East Yorkshire (Sheffield Star) Photo: Jacques Feeney
6. Boro keen on loan move for young Gunner
Middlesbrough have an interest in a loan swoop for Arsenal and England youth international striker Folarin Balogun (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Visionhaus
7. Blades become latest club linked with Souttar
Sheffield United have entered the transfer race for Hearts and Scotland international defender John Souttar who has also been linked with a long list of Championship clubs including Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers (Stoke Sentinel) Photo: Steve Welsh
8. Seasiders interested in Beesley
Blackpool are interested in a move for striker Josh Beesley who has scored nine goals this season for Rochdale in League Two (Alan Nixon - The Sun) Photo: Nathan Stirk