QPR stalwart targeted while Leeds United compete with Premier League sides for £30m coup

It's now less than two weeks until the Championship revs into life once again with the summer break flying by.

The second tier kicks off with the visit of recently relegated Sheffield United to Preston North End and newly promoted Derby County's trip to Blackburn Rovers on Friday, August 9 before a full weekend of action.

QPR, Watford and Leeds United feature in your Saturday morning Championship round-up as the season edges ever closer.

QPR striker wanted by Scottish giants

QPR striker Lyndon Dykes could once again face transfer interest from Scottish giants Rangers this summer. The 28-year-old was linked with a move to Ibrox 12 months ago but nothing came of those rumours.

HITC reports that the Gers have identified the R's man as a target once again this window. The club is in the market for a striker with Kemar Roofe leaving the club and Fabio Silva's loan spell expiring.

Dykes and Hearts man Lawrence Shankland are the two forwards named as options in the report. It is thought that QPR's purchase of Zan Celar from Swiss side Lugano could make the London outfit more open to letting Dykes leave.

The player, who made 43 appearances in all competitions for QPR last season, has also been linked with a move to Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers in recent weeks.

Watford eye heavy investment in future star

Watford could look to invest in the future by splurging £840,000 on Fluminense centre-back Kayky Almeida this summer.

That's according to The Athletic, with the outlet reporting that the Hornets are admirers of the rising star. Almeida has been a regular for Fluminense at youth level but only played once for the first team.

The player is contracted until the end of 2027 but a fee of €1 million is expected to be enough to convince the Brazilian club to sell. The report adds that should Ameida join Watford this summer, it is likely he would be sent out to a European club on loan before entering the physicality of the Championship.

Leeds United linked with Norwich City star man

Leeds United are looking to reunite manager Daniel Farke with talented Norwich City midfielder Gabriel Sara this summer in what would be a big-money move.

That's according to Corriere dello Sport, with the outlet naming the Whites as an interested party in the 25-year-old. Any potential swoop at their Championship rivals would be challenged by Premier League suitors Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

It is thought that promotion to the Premier League would have seriously boosted Leeds United's prospects of landing the Brazilian, who is believed to be valued at £30 million. Sara registered an impressive haul of 13 goals and 12 assists last term.