Meanwhile, the Whites continue to chase key transfer targets, as they look to add more depth to the squad as they prepare themselves for the rigours of Premier League football. For now, here's all the latest transfer news and gossip involving the Whites and more.
1. Baggies up Orsic interest
West Brom are believed to have lodged a bid in the region of £8.5m for Dinamo Zagreb forward Mislav Orsic, as they look to weaken their resolve following two previous rejected bids. (Sport Witness) Photo: SERGEI SUPINSKY
2. Boro new boy eyes promotion
Middlesbrough new boy Grant Hall has claimed he's targeting promotion to the Premier League under Neil Warnock. The pair have been reunited at Boro after previously working together at QPR. (Club website) Photo: Andrew Redington
3. QPR target Swedish ace
Queens Park Rangers look set to pursue a move for ex-Fulham winger Muamer Tankovic, who is currently playing his football with Hammarby IF. He's been capped four times by Sweden. (West London Sport) Photo: Linnea Rheborg
4. Lilywhites man likely to leave permanently
Preston North End striker Graham Burke has been tipped to join Shamrock Rovers permanently at the end of the current campaign, after agreeing to extend his loan spell with the Europa League hopefuls. (LEP) Photo: Lewis Storey
5. Liverpool new favourites to land Leeds target
Liverpool have surged past Leeds United to become the new favourites to sign Brighton's Ben White this summer, following a significant odds shift in the Reds' favour. (Sky Bet) Photo: Michael Regan
6. Owls linked with Hickey
Sheffield Wednesday are said to be chasing Hearts' £1.5m-rated starlet defender Aaron Hickey, with the likes of Bologna and Bayern Munich also believed to be monitoring the young talent. (BBC Football) Photo: Ian MacNicol