Middlesbrough are in advanced talks with Rob Edwards, 42, to replace Michael Carrick as head coach. Edwards is believed to have been one of three main names on Boro’s shortlist, including Steve Cooper and Danny Rohl. (Sky Sports), external
Sheffield United are considering a double swoop for young Tottenham Hotspur pair Ashley Phillips, 19, and Alfie Devine, 20. Centre-back Phillips spent last season on loan at Stoke City, while attacking midfielder Devine was with Belgian side KVC Westerlo for the 2024-25 campaign. (The Star), external
Millwall are set to sign Chelsea youngster Zak Sturge on a permanent deal after the 21-year-old impressed on loan for the Lions in the second half of last season. (Express), external
Norwich City are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace goalkeeper Louie Moulden, 23, as back-up to expected number one Dan Grimshaw who was recently signed from Plymouth. (Sky Sports), external
Middlesbrough and Birmingham have emerged as two of as many as 10 Championship clubs battling to sign Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone, 21, after the Ivorian netted 18 goals in League One last season. (EFL Analysis), external
Blues are also keen on Leeds United forward Mateo Joseph but face competition for the Spain Under-21 international with La Liga side Real Betis and Ligue 1 club Strasbourg also interested. (GiveMeSport), external
Preston North End are battling with Millwall for the signature of Aston Villa goalkeeper Filip Marschall, 23, after Norwich reportedly pulled out of the race. (Lancashire Post), external
Blackburn Rovers have identified Polish side Legia Warsaw’s centre-back Steve Kapuadi as a transfer target but face competition from Wolves and German Bundesliga club Union Berlin for the 27-year-old DR Congo international. (Goal Poland – in Polish), external
