Middlesbrough prodigy eyed by local rivals, Manchester United plot £20m raid for second tier ace - Championship gossip

With the Championship season suspended indefinitely, we're set for a fair wait for the 2019/20 campaign to finally return, if it does at all, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause disruption across the globe.
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For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...

Swansea City are said to value their star defender Joe Rodon at around £20 million, amid rumours that Manchester United could look to sign him this summer. (Wales Online)

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The EFL chairman Rick Parry has revealed he's hopeful that the season, once it resumes, can be wrapped up within two months. It is likely that all games will be played behind closed doors. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Ex-Real Madrid forward Antonio Cassano has lavished Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa with praise, and claimed that, should he ever become a director, would go all out to bring him in as manager. (Sport Witness)

Huddersfield Town's hopes of signing Benfica midfielder Chris Willock on a permanent deal look to have taken a hit, with Cardiff and Swansea both believed to be on his tail. (Record)

Ex-Leeds defender Alex Bruce has claimed that Liverpool's £10m-rated Rhian Brewster would be an ideal summer signing, amid suggestions he could join on a loan deal. (Football Insider)

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Fomer Sheffield Wednesday loan star Michael Hector has revealed that he's using the COVID-19 lockdown to work on securing his coaching badges, as he prepares for the future after his playing career. (Times)

Newcastle United have been tipped to challenge Celtic and Arsenal for Middlesbrough starlet Calum Kavanagh, who could be the subject of a bidding war this summer. (Football League World)

Both Celtic and Rangers have been tipped to challenge Stoke City for the signing of Dundee United sensation Lawrence Shankland. He's scored 29 goals in 35 games this season. (Courier)