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

Watford midfielder Moussa Sissoko is set to join French club Nantes following the Hornets' relegation from the Premier League (Ouest France)

Sheffield United forward Oli Burke has joined German club Werder Bremen for an undisclosed fee (Official Site)

Huddersfield full-back Harry Toffolo is a target for Nottingham Forest following their promotion from the Championship (The Athletic)

Meanwhile, the Terriers are in talks to sign Cardiff winger Josh Murphy on a free transfer (Football Insider)

Burnley are interested in signing Standard Liege duo Jackson Muleka and Samuel Bastien (DH)

Sunderland are among the clubs interested in Leeds youngster Charlie Cresswell (James Marshment)

Stoke have completed the signing of Leeds winger Liam McCarron for an undisclosed fee (Official Site)

Swansea youngster Kyle Joseph is a target for Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth (Wales Online)

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