Championship rumour mill: McBurnie set to force Leeds United move

Here are the latest Championship transfer rumours from around the web...
Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.
Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.

Has transfer silly season arrived already? Well, it appears so... we round up the latest transfer rumours from the Championship and beyond. Here's the latest from the tabloids and around the web:

Oli McBurnie is set to snub a new deal with Swansea City and join hometown club Leeds United, report the Scottish Sun.

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Whites boss Paul Heckingbottom secured a loan deal for the striker at Barnsley in January before just a month later taking up the hot seat at Elland Road.

Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.
Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.

The 21-year-old has notched eight goals in 13 appearances for the Tykes since joining on loan and is said to be high on the list of targets for Leeds this summer.

The report also indicates that he will turn down a new contract offer at the Liberty stadium and the chance to join Rangers preferring a move to United.

Elsewhere from the world of football...

Liverpool have "zero" chance of signing Roma's Brazil goalkeeper Alisson this summer, according to the Serie A club's president James Pallotta. (Sky Sports)

Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.
Oli McBurnie has been linked with a move to Leeds United.
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Barcelona's veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta will move to the Chinese Super League in the summer. (Marca)

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with Jose Mourinho reportedly wanting two midfielders in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is set to delay new contract talks after falling out of favour at Old Trafford. (The Sun)

Tottenham are ready to sell Mousa Dembele, and have identified two potential replacements. (Daily Mirror)

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Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres is set join a Major League Soccer club in the US after announcing he will leave the La Liga club this summer. (Marca)

Boca Juniors are targeting veteran Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and want his former team-mate, Carlos Tevez, to help secure his signature. (Radio Continental)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has still to decide on his Chelsea future after impressing on loan at Crystal Palace. (The Independent)

Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon has said that he wants to play in the Premier League with the Cottagers, despite interest from several top-flight clubs. (Evening Standard)

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Man City manager Pep Guardiola will be given a £200million transfer kitty this summer. (The Sun)

Arsene Wenger could be sacked in the summer because of dropping attendances at the Emirates. (Daily Mail)