Friday’s Championship transfer gossip: Leeds, Sheffield United and Sunderland chase Premier League winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi

Leeds United and Sheffield United will hope to rival each other for promotion from the Championship this season. The Yorkshire clubs are reportedly battling it out for a Premier League winger.

 

Leeds among clubs chasing Jesurun Ray-Sakyi

Leeds United may need to add one more winger to their collection, even if they retain their current crop. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has emerged as a target, but they’ll face stiff competition from Sheffield United and Sunderland.

 

Derby County agree deal for David Ozoh

Derby County have been active this window and Paul Warne is on the verge of making his sixth summer signing, with David Ozoh close to agreeing a loan move from Crystal Palace.

 

Wesley Hoedt swaps Watford for Tranbzonspor

Wesley Hoedt joined Watford around 18 months ago, making 60 appearances across all competitions since. Fresh reports on Friday suggest the defender has been shortlisted by Turkish club Trabzonspor.

 

Udinese target Pierre Ekwah

Sunderland youngster Pierre Ekwah could be set for a big-money move to Serie A. Udinese are rumoured to have submitted an opening bid. Should a deal be struck, the Black Cats will net a healthy profit, and West Ham will benefit from a sell-on clause.

 

Gustavo Hamer's release clause paves way out

Gustavo Hamer swapped Coventry for Sheffield United last summer to pursue his dream of playing Premier League football. One year on, the Blades have been relegated, and Hamer could depart this summer due to a relegation release clause.

 

Max Wober returns for pre-season training

Max Wober is set to return to Leeds United this weekend to speak with Daniel Farke, and potentially undergo pre-season testing if Wober commits to staying. The Austrian is attracting interest from Bundesliga clubs.

 

Man City sign Cardiff City talent

Timeo Whisker, 15, has joined Manchester City from Cardiff City for a compensation package in the region of £250,000. The Welsh club’s academy continues to produce top talent but retention has been an issue.

 

Bristol clubs battle for Jamie Donley

According to reports, Bristol City and Bristol Rovers are among the clubs battling to secure the loan signing of Spurs sensation Jamie Donley. Birmingham, Luton and Oxford are also thought to be interested.

 

Middlesbrough target Jon Swift

Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough are plotting a move for West Bromwich Albion’s Jon Swift as they look for attacking reinforcements.

 

Swansea City bid for SPL striker

Swansea City have seen a bid for St Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh rejected today. According to reports, the bid fell ‘well short’ of the Scottish club's valuation of the player.