Championship rumours: PNE join Aston Villa and Leeds United in hunt for keeper | Wigan Athletic eye shock loan move for Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe | Middlesbrough, West Brom, Crystal Palace, Burnley and Southampton in race to sign ex-Derby County forward

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Leeds United, Aston Villa and Preston North End all feature in today's gossip round-up.

Leeds United are set to sign Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood on a free transfer following the Irish international’s exclusion from Jos Luhukay’s squad this term. (Daily Mirror)

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Aston Villa and Leeds United are again thought to be battling it out for a goalkeeper, with Newcastle United’s Karl Darlow the latest name to be linked at £4million. (The Sun)

Preston North End enquired about the possibility of bringing Aston Villa and Leeds United target Tom Heaton to Deepdale on loan next month. (The Sun)

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West Bromwich Albion want to sign Leicester City midfielder Andy King on loan in January with the 30-year-old yet to feature this season. (Daily Mail)

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Meanwhile, the Baggies hope to see Wes Hoolahan in regular action over the Christmas period before making a decision on whether to extend his contract until the end of the season. (Express & Star)

Norwich City and Brentford are considering a move for Drogheda United midfielder William Hondermarck. The French youngster has caught the eye since breaking into the Irish club’s first-team this campaign. (Irish Sun)

Wigan Athletic are eyeing a shock loan move for Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe, who is reportedly on the radar of Sheffield United. (The Sun)

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Lancashire clubs Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers are weighting up a move for Gillingham goal machine Tom Eaves, however may face competition from Rangers. (Sky Sports News sources)

Blackburn Rovers have witnessed defender Joe Grayson, 19, put pen to paper on a new two-and-half-year deal at Ewood Park. (Blackburn Rovers official website)

Middlesbrough and West Brom will rival Crystal Palace, Burnley and Southampton in a bid to sign ex-Derby County and current PAOK forward Aleksandar Prijovic. (TEAMTalk)

Ipswich Town are committed to signing loan player Janoi Donacien on a permanent deal for £750k once his immigration status is rubber stamped. (East Anglian Daily Times)