Leeds United will be keen to get off to a winning start and build some momentum, as they look to push on for automatic promotion and avoid the potential difficulties of the play-offs. For now, here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
1. Man Utd receive Bellingham boost
Man Utd look to have received some positive news in their quest to sign Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham, following reports that Borussia Dortmund have cooled their interest due to the Blues' high asking price. (Bild) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Baggies step up chase for Wigan chase
West Brom are said to have made Wigan Athletic's £10m-rated defender Antonee Robinson a key transfer target, and are set to take on West Ham in the race to land the USA international. (Express & Star) Photo: Bryn Lennon
3. Veteran defender lands new deal
Nottingham Forest's veteran defender Michael Dawson has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay with Sabri Lamouchi's side until the end of next season. (BBC Sport) Photo: James Chance
4. Potters midfielder's future looks unclear
Stoke City's £18m midfielder Badou Ndiaye's future still appears to be up in the air, with his current loan club Trabzonspor uncertain whether they will commit to a permanent deal this summer. (Sport Witness) Photo: Nathan Stirk
5. Whites 'obliged' to pay hefty striker fee if promoted
German reports have suggested that Leeds United have a contractual obligation to pay £18.7m to sign Jean-Kevin Augustin from RB Leipzig this summer, if they secure promotion. (Kicker) Photo: George Wood
6. Blues eye QPR stopper
Birmingham City are said to have made an enquiry for QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng, who impressed during a season-long loan spell with Doncaster Rovers. (Football League World) Photo: Lewis Storey