The summer transfer window for English clubs officially opens on Friday, June 10 and several clubs have already started making plans.
Lancashire rivals Preston North End and Blackpool are set to compete for the signature of a free agent goalkeeper who was most recently with Scottish Premiership side Dundee United while Hull City are eyeing up a move for an experienced Nigerian attacker currently in Turkey.
Rumours linking Millwall with a Swindon Town fan favourite are said to be ‘wide of the mark’ while a Reading striker is facing an ‘uncertain future’ at the Madejski Stadium.
Nottingham Forest are set to join Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in bidding for a Middlesbrough full-back while a veteran Sheffield United striker is set to become a free agent at the end of next month and is said to be attracting interest from ‘a number of clubs.’
Elsewhere, Watford could look to keep a Nottingham Forest loanee for their return to the Championship but the play-off winners may also be interested in a permanent move while Brighton are said to be monitoring a Coventry City midfielder.
Finally, Blackburn Rovers have identified an experienced Everton coach as a potential candidate to be Tony Mowbray’s successor at Eewood Park.
Here are the transfer news stories making the headlines on Tuesday morning:
5. McKirdy Millwall link not to be believed
Rumours that Millwall are interested in signing Harry McKirdy are currently thought to be “wide of the mark” (Swindon Advertiser) | Getty Images
6. Tigers target Nwakeeme
Hull City are targeting Nigerian veteran Anthony Nwakaeme this summer as they look to bolster their offensive options (Hull Live) | AFP via Getty Images
7. Blackpool and Preston to compete for Siegrist signature
Blackpool and Preston North End are set to go head-to-head in the race to sign goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist who is available on a free after leaving Scottish side Dundee United (FLW via Alan Nixon) | Getty Images
8. Forest will make their bid for Spence
Nottingham Forest plan to bid for Djed Spence following his successful loan from Middlesbrough but will face competition from Arsenal and Spurs for the £20m valued full back (Sky Sports) | Getty Images