Leeds United 'target' rejects European club as director issues QPR transfer update

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All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Championship with the new season just a week away.

Millwall and QPR are now closing in on the start of the Championship season with just over a week to go until the big kick off. The Lions take on Southampton on Saturday in their final pre-season outing, while QPR face stiffer opposition in Brighton.

Next week, Millwall take on Watford in their curtain-raiser, while the Hoops take on a West Brom side that will be expected to finish in the top six as a minimum. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Championship clubs.

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Sara latest

Leeds United may have been handed a boost in their reported pursuit of Norwich City midfielder Gabriel Sara. According to Fotomac, the Whites are rivalling Galatasaray for a deal. It’s claimed Sara is not keen on a move to Galatasaray, though, handing Leeds a potential boost.

But reports elsewhere suggest Norwich will not sell Sara for less than £20million, which puts the midfielder out of Leeds’ reach. Even if the Whites sell Crysencio Summerville as expected, they are not going to be able to spend £20million on a player while they are in the second tier.

Varane update

Sporting Gijon chief David Guerra has issued an update on QPR’s bid to land a £1.2million deal for midfielder Jonathan Varane, with talks having rumbled on over recent weeks. The two sides have struggled to agree a deal, but it seems progress is being made with talks.

“There is one month left (in the window) and we have a clear path,” Guerra told La Nueva España. “We have made progress (in the Varane transfer). There are still some details to be resolved. He is a very professional player. He came to the club and contributed to us. He took on a lot of responsibility at a very difficult time.”

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Andreou ‘battle’

Stoke City, West Brom and Cardiff City are all said to be interested in a deal to sign Cyprus international Stelios Andreou this summer. Football Insider report that the centre-back has caught the attention of a number of clubs having delivered consistent performances for Belgian club Charleroi.

The report claims the defender could be available for just £1.25million, and he is still only 22 years of age. Andreou made 35 appearances last season and has already racked up 17 caps for Cyprus’ senior side.

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