QPR 'battle' rivals for ex-Bayern Munich man as Leeds United come up '£3m short' with bids

The Championship season is creeping up on us with pre-season training ramping up and with players now jetting off on pre-season tours. Millwall and QPR will both be hoping to improve on last season, with the Lions hoping to push for a top-half finish, while the Hoops will want to make sure there is no threat of relegation this time around.

QPR have already snapped up eight players so far this summer, while Millwall’s business has been more measured, but they have snapped up some impressive deals, including Japhet Tanganga. Here we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the rest of the Championship.

Singh chase

Chelsea are said to be interested in a deal to sign former Bayern Munich player Sarpreet Singh. The 25-year-old only made two appearances for Bayern before joining Hansa Rostock for last season.

He is now a free agent, and according to Football Insider, the Hoops are hoping to land him on a free deal to add to their summer spree. Though, Oxford United and other Championship clubs are also said to be vying for his signature.

Bogle bids rejected

Leeds are said to be pushing for a deal to sign Sheffield United full-back Jayden Bogle. Reports have claimed the Whites have had two bids rejected for for the 23-year-old defender, with Daniel Farke keen to sign a full-back this summer.

LeedsLive claim the Blades want as much as £7million for the defender, while Leeds have reportedly bid up to £4million, with a big gap between the two clubs’ valuations.

Kesler on Philogene

Hull City club director Tan Kesler has been speaking to Hurriyet about the sale of Jaden Philogene to Aston Villa, with the Midlands club having taken advantage of an option to match any bid made by another club.

"Jaden Philogene will most likely return to Aston Villa upon the agreement we made. We are doing the paperwork. When we say he will return, we are not sending him back. Jaden Philogene received very serious offers from approximately five to six big clubs. Barcelona made a loan offer, we met with two clubs from Germany.

"Approximately 15-16 scouts from top teams watched him during the season. By purchasing Jaden Philogene, we actually created an opportunity for Aston Villa. In return for this opportunity, they said, ‘We are prepared not to match all offers that may come in the market'. We showed them these offers and they matched them. They have now taken Jaden back."