Pundit backs Leeds United to land England U21 ace, Kalvin Phillips makes Marcelo Bielsa admission - Championship gossip

The Championship is looking like it could be set for one of its most competitive seasons in years, with a tightly-packed division showing no signs of drifting apart in the early stages of the campaign. Leeds United and Swansea City are still neck and neck at the top of the table, but the Whites will be confident in their ability to pull away from their rivals in the coming weeks.

As always, there's been plenty of rumours doing the rounds in the second tier, as clubs look to build plans for the upcoming January transfer window, and plot their way to a successful 2019/20 campaign. Click and scroll through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...

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Turkish side Trabzonspor are said to have identified Hull City winger Kamil Grosicki as a key target, as they look to cover injury issues with the Poland international. (Sport Witness)placeholder image
Turkish side Trabzonspor are said to have identified Hull City winger Kamil Grosicki as a key target, as they look to cover injury issues with the Poland international. (Sport Witness)
Middlesbrough are said to be 'fearful' of losing young defender Dael Fry in January, with Manchester City believed to have the 20m-rated centre-back on their radar. (Team Talk)placeholder image
Middlesbrough are said to be 'fearful' of losing young defender Dael Fry in January, with Manchester City believed to have the 20m-rated centre-back on their radar. (Team Talk)
Derby County youngster Alex Babos has completed short-term loan deal to FC United of Manchester, as he looks to get more first team experience under his belt at a lower level. (Derby Telegraph)placeholder image
Derby County youngster Alex Babos has completed short-term loan deal to FC United of Manchester, as he looks to get more first team experience under his belt at a lower level. (Derby Telegraph)
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