A look at what Leeds United's Championship rivals need to do in the final hours of the summer transfer window
There is not long left for Championship clubs to complete their transfer business. The summer window will close at 11pm tomorrow night.
Youngsters such as Josh Williams could be allowed out on loan, although Blues need to be mindful to not leave themselves short.Blackburn are in desperate need of some more reinforcements. Jon Dahl Tomasson has not been shy about his disappointment at the lack of movement in recent weeks. Goalkeeper Leopold Wahlstedt was the only signing since the end of June prior to Andy Moran joining from Brighton last weekend.
In terms of outgoings there will be a few loans for some of the younger talent, although many will also be kept in-house to help cover any depth issues. However, the combined transfer fees of those two, coupled with an incredible club record uptake of almost 19,000 season tickets, has provided the manager with a significant war chest.
Skilful forward Delano Burgzorg has since arrived on loan from Mainz, though, and the club spent a substantial transfer fee to get midfielder Ben Wiles from Rotherham. Neil Warnock still wants another option at centre-forward - possibly a big target man type - but whether they'll find someone suitable is another matter.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Tyler Morton are both live targets and there may even be a late surprise for City fans. As fascinating as it is to see what happens in terms of strengthening what already looks a very good and capable Championship squad, those who depart will also attract no shortage of interest. Rosenior needs to offload as many as five players and that will be just as important in the closing hours.
They know they need to be busy, then, over the last week or so and are expected to be with another four or five arrivals being targeted. Boro have been forced into something of an overhaul after losing star loan players from last season such as Cameron Archer, Aaron Ramsey and Ryan Giles, as well as selling the Championship’s Player of the Season Chuba Akpom to Ajax.
Forshaw fits the dominant pattern underpinning City’s summer recruitment, with experience added in the form of Ashley Barnes and Shane Duffy. Wolves midfielder Luke Cundle arrived on a season-long loan two days after the Championship campaign began and now all that is left for Steven Schumacher to add to his squad is a striker.
North End have made six signings as things stand and things have started well on the pitch, but it's crucial that the Lilywhites strengthen further. Selling Ilias Chair, who is expected to attract interest this week, could bring in some much-needed funds and enable Ainsworth to spend money. So too would a big-money sale of Ebere Eze by Crystal Palace - Rangers have a 20% sell-on clause as part of the deal which saw him join the Eagles.A centre-forward, a wide man and a centre-half...
Manager Xisco Munoz admits they are playing catch up but he's hopeful of a couple more additions before the window shuts. Another midfielder to fill the void of the injured Momo Diaby looks a safe bet. A new left-back too, perhaps. That included the highly-rated Jobe Bellingham, who has enjoyed a good start to the season, while the arrival of Bradley Dack on a free transfer looks like a shrewd piece of business.
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Alex Neil spent the early part of pre-season putting together a Championship-hardened spine and over a frantic month had signed a group that should be pretty competitive - and play the aggressive, front-foot style he wants. The Swans are also keen on a striker following the recent departure of Joel Piroe. The club are understood to have held initial talks over a move for Aston Villa's Keinan Davis, but it's not quite clear where that move now stands.
The fans have been clamouring for more signings given we’ve sold £50m worth of players. Young Danish striker Mileta Rajovic was signed for around £1m last week but Ismael has said he’d like to reinforce in other areas too.
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