Championship news LIVE: Leeds signing, Aston Villa double deal, Wolves eye Andre Silva
LEEDS UNITED have continued their January spending spree, Aston Villa could raid Midlands rivals Leicester while Wolves have been linked with a move for AC Milan striker Andre Silva - Express Sport brings you all the latest Championship news and transfer rumours.
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Allan McGregor to Chelsea?
12:20: Go to your kitchen cupboard and take a pinch of salt.
According to reports in Russia (No idea why…) Chelsea are lining up a swoop for Hull keeper Allan McGregor.
No, he’s not about to replace Thibaut Courtois. Apparently he’s wanted to replace Eduardo as third-choice keeper.
Alex Pritchard to Huddersfield?
11:30: Huddersfield have upped their offer for Norwich star Alex Pritchard to £11m, according to Sky Sports.
Leeds major blow
11:00: Leeds right-back Luke Ayling has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
The 26-year-old underwent surgery on the ankle injury he sustained in the New Year’s Day draw with Nottingham Forest.
Leeds’ next signing
09:40: Leeds could complete their next signing today.
Elland Road chiefs are hoping to tie up the transfer of left-back Laurens De Bock from Club Brugge.
De Bock underwent a medical yesterday and has already agreed personal terms on a four-and-a-half-year contract.
Gary Rowett contract
08:30: Derby County have ended Stoke’s hopes of appointing Gary Rowett as their new manager by handing him a contract extension.
Rowett, who has guided the Rams to second place in the Championship table, is now committed to Pride Park until 2021.
He said: “I am thrilled to extend my contract with this great club through to 2021 and I have thoroughly enjoyed being back at Derby County.
“I would like to thank my immediate staff and back-office teams who have been a massive factor in our progress to date, and will be a critical part of our success moving forward.”
Aston Villa double deal
07:15: Aston Villa have moved for Leicester pair Leonardo Ulloa and Daniel Amartey, according to the Telegraph.
Steve Bruce is attempting to persuade the Foxes to green light loan deals for the two players.
Ulloa is out of favour under Claude Puel but King Power chiefs want a permanent guarantee in the summer.
Bruce also fancies utility man Amartey due to his ability to play at right-back and in midfield.
Wolves eye Andre Silva?
06:45: Wolves have launched a move for AC Milan hotshot Andre Silva, according to Corriere Della Sera.
Jorge Mendes is once again influential due to his connections to the Portuguese striker.
Milan, however, rejected the Championship leaders’ approach.
Leeds sign Yosuke Ideguchi
06:15: Leeds have completed the signing of Japan international midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi.
The 21-year-old, who becomes the first Japanese player to sign for the club, put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
He joins Leeds’ partner club Cultural Leonesa for the rest of the season.
