The Whites sit a point clear at the top of the table, and have a big cushion between them and third place Fulham. With nine games to go, the side looks more than capable of securing automatic promotion. Here's all the latest Championship news and gossip.


. Ex-Tigers star could make Italy return
Ex-Hull City star Abel Hernandez has been linked with a surprise move back to Italy, and could leave big-money Qatari side Al Ahli to pursue a move to Serie B outfit Benevento. (Tuttomercato) | Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump

. Johnson eager for skipper to return
Blackburn midfielder Bradley Johnson has revealed that skipper Elliot Bennett's COVID-19 positive test "put a downer" on their training preparations, but looks forward to having him back after isolation. (Club website) | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey

. Owls duo could secure top tier moves
The likes of Bournemouth and Burnley are believed to be ready to try and lure away Sheffield Wednesday duo Steven Fletcher and Morgan Fox, both of whom are approaching the end of their contracts. (Team Talk) | Getty Images Photo: Nigel Roddis

1. Ex-Tigers star could make Italy return
Ex-Hull City star Abel Hernandez has been linked with a surprise move back to Italy, and could leave big-money Qatari side Al Ahli to pursue a move to Serie B outfit Benevento. (Tuttomercato) | Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump

2. Johnson eager for skipper to return
Blackburn midfielder Bradley Johnson has revealed that skipper Elliot Bennett's COVID-19 positive test "put a downer" on their training preparations, but looks forward to having him back after isolation. (Club website) | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey

3. Owls duo could secure top tier moves
The likes of Bournemouth and Burnley are believed to be ready to try and lure away Sheffield Wednesday duo Steven Fletcher and Morgan Fox, both of whom are approaching the end of their contracts. (Team Talk) | Getty Images Photo: Nigel Roddis

4. Boro won't let Fry leave on the cheap
Middlesbrough could be set to cash in on star defender Dael Fry this summer, but will demand upwards of £20m amid interest from sides such as Everton and Southampton. (90min) | Getty Images Photo: Alex Davidson

5. Whites linked with PSG youngster
Leeds United are rumoured to be eyeing up a move for PSG's teenage defender Thierno Balde, whose contact with the Ligue 1 giants expires this summer. (L'Equipe) | Getty Images Photo: UEFA - Handout

6. Lilywhites join Hayes race
Preston North End are said to be among a number of clubs keen on Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes, who was released by Celtic last month. He's also been on the books of Leicester City and Reading. (Daily Mail) | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol