Middlebrough close to securing Premier League transfer deal, Brentford join race

On Sep 9, 2020

Boro head into the game having beaten Shrewsbury Town 4-3 in the EFL Cup last weekend, and Neil Warnock will be looking for his defence to tighten up against the Hornets. Meanwhile, the club continues to chase a number of transfer targets. Here’s all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.

Bournemouth are looking to strengthen their back-line following the departure of Nathan Ake, and are readying a loan move for Spurs defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. He spent last season with Luton. (Football Insider)

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Leeds United will have to pay over £20m to sign Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster. A number of top tier sides are said to be interested, while Championship side Swansea City still hold hopes of another loan deal. (Guardian)

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Newcastle United have completed the signing of defender Jamal Lewis from Norwich City. He joins the Magpies on a £15m deal, ending a six years on the books with the Canaries. (Club website)

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Crystal Palace are believed to be leading the chase for QPR starlet Bright Osayi-Samuel. The winger had a move to Belgian side Club Brugge fall through earlier in the summer. (TeamTalk)

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