Coventry City are continuing to splash the cash from Viktor Gyokeres’ sale to Sporting CP, with Milan van Ewijk’s seven-figure move from Heerenveen being completed on Thursday night.
And Mark Robins has continued the strengthening of his squad with the arrival of young centre-back Luis Binks, who joins on a season-long loan from Bologna of Italy.
The 21-year-old, who spent time in Tottenham’s academy before moving to Montreal Impact of Canada in 2020, played 33 times in Serie B for Como on loan last season, and he could be joined at the CBS Arena by Standard Liege’s Romania international striker Denis Dragus, who is in talks about a €1.5 million move, per Sacha Tavolieri.
Coventry City are offering Matt Godden a new two-year contract with the option to extend for 12 months, which he is likely to sign due to the opportunity to continue playing in the Championship. Retaining experienced players like Godden and McFadzean is crucial for Coventry’s success and maintaining their winning mentality. The club needs to ensure enough depth in the forward department to maintain consistency throughout the season, as Godden’s potential departure would leave a significant gap.
Italian top flight side Salernitana are continuing to try to bring young Leeds United defender Leo Hjelde to their club.
The Norwegian left-sider, who spent time on loan at Rotherham last season, is wanted in a loan-to-buy move according to Tutto Salernitana and talks are continuing over a deal.
It has been expected for a number of days, but Middlesbrough will have to look elsewhere for a new left-back.
Premier League newboys Luton Town have confirmed the arrival of the 23-year-old on a permanent basis from Wolves, ending Boro’s hopes of landing him again following last year’s successful loan stint on Teesside.
With 12 months left on his contract, Swansea City striker Joel Piroe is a man in-demand.
Football Insider are claiming that the three relegated clubs from the Premier League – Leeds, Southampton and Leicester – are all in a battle to try and sign the Dutchman, who has scored 41 Championship goals in two years for the Swans
Will Smallbone has returned to Southampton following a loan spell with Stoke City last year, but he is seemingly wanted in the Premier League.
The Daily Mail claim that Bournemouth, Luton and Nottingham Forest all have the Republic of Ireland international on their radar, and he has 12 months left on his contract with the Saints, who may end up having a transfer decision to make in the near future
The Dutchman was a magnificent asset for the Lions last term following his move from Fortuna Sittard, registering 15 goals and three assists in 43 league appearances last season.
He certainly replaced the firepower Rowett’s side lost when they saw Jed Wallace leave the club for West Bromwich Albion on the expiration of his contract.
Unfortunately for the midfielder, he hasn’t been able to make a good start to this season, failing to record a goal or an assist in his opening three competitive appearances of this term.
He appeared against Reading in the Carabao Cup earlier this move and had a golden opportunity to open his account considering how young and inexperienced the Royals’ side was that night.
However, both Nelson Abbey and Tyler Bindon performed well that evening and the Lions ended up suffering a humiliating 4-0 home defeat against the League One side
