The transfer window is now open and the Championship rumour mill is in full swing ahead of the upcoming season.

Many clubs are looking to bolster their squads before the new campaign gets underway, while others will be hoping to keep hold of their prized assets.

There are also plenty of out-of-contract players searching for new clubs after sides across the EFL published their retained lists.

We scoured the best local newspapers and websites to find the stories and transfer gossip from the Championship

Cardiff are already lining up a bid to sign Gareth Bale next summer after the Welshman opted to move to Los Angeles (The Sun)

Manchester United have moved on from Watford's Daniel Bachmann after failing to agree a fee with the Hornets (Daily Mail)

Middlesbrough are set to sign David McGoldrick following his release by Sheffield United (Northern Echo)

Hull could rekindle their interest in January target Vedat Muriqi, who looks likely to leave Lazio this summer (Hull Live)

Burnley and Wales right-back Connor Roberts is attracting interest from Wolves (The Sun)

Preston North End have completed the signing of goalkeeper David Cornell on a two-year deal (Official Site)

Ben Woodburn is also on trial at Deepdale following his release by Liverpool (Sheffield Star)

Sheffield United youngster Harry Boyes has joined League One club Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan (Official Site)

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