Championship transfer round-up: Wrexham’s new record signing, Sheffield Wednesday chaos, Callum Brittain update
Clubs across the second tier really are getting busy in the market now, and we’ve gathered all the latest big stories and rumours in our Championship transfer round-up.
With roughly three weeks to go until the first round of Championship fixtures, it’s not surprising that teams are starting to make moves.
In recent days and weeks, we’ve seen the likes of Norwich City and Birmingham City show real signals of intent for the season ahead with big signings.
But now, other teams are getting in on the act and recruiting shrewdly. Meanwhile, others are completely falling apart at the seams.
It’s all part of the fun of the second tier. Find out who’s going where in our latest Championship transfer round-up.
Sheffield Wednesday are falling apart
We start our Championship transfer round-up with some pretty sad news, really. The financial mess at Sheffield Wednesday has really begun to take its toll, and players are now leaving the club left, right, and centre.
Danny Rohl is about to depart, with Henrik Pedersen taking over. But whether the new manager will actually have a squad is another matter.
Josh Windass and Michael Smith have terminated their contracts due to failed payments. Djeidi Gassama and Anthony Musaba were sold last week. Captain Barry Bannan still needs a new contract.
It’s all a real mess, and we’ve a feeling it’s nowhere near over yet.
Wrexham make £4m signing
It feels like we’ve not spoken about Wrexham in our Championship transfer round-up for a while, but the Red Dragons are making moves once more.
Phil Parkinson has smashed Wrexham’s transfer record with the £4m capture of New Zealand winger, Liberato Cacace. Their previous record was the £2m paid for Sam Smith in January.
There’s a chance Wrexham may also move for John Egan. The defender is seemingly available for transfer and could leave Hull this summer.
There’s also a good chance Wrexham will target Josh Windass now he’s a free agent. They’ve been linked with him for a long time, and now’s their chance to make that deal happen.
Callum Brittain latest as Blackburn Rovers stand firm
The Callum Brittain saga has dominated Blackburn Rovers headlines for a while now.
Rovers signed a new right-back last week, with Ryan Alebiosu arriving from the Belgian league. That would suggest Brittain is off, but he was spotted in training on Thursday.
According to our sources, Middlesbrough have bid around £1.7m for the full-back, while Blackburn want at least £2.5m, perhaps even £3m if possible.
Meanwhile, Blackburn are determined to keep Igor Tyjon. The teenage star is wanted by Man Utd and Arsenal, but Rovers have promoted him to their first-team.
And, we could see a new face arriving at Blackburn soon. It’s said Rovers are keen on Colin Rosler, a centre-half plying his trade for Malmo in Sweden.
