EFL Championship news — SportsCatch

Bowen pledges to stay at West Ham and fire relegated Hammers back to the top flight

Jarrod Bowen has committed his future to West Ham despite their Premier League relegation, saying a meeting with majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky convinced him to lead the club's Championship promotion bid.

Football Jul 17

Bowen commits to West Ham's promotion push, ending Manchester United's summer pursuit

Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to West Ham and signed revised contract terms, ruling out a move to Manchester United this summer. The 29-year-old captain says helping the Hammers return to the Premier League is his clear priority.

Football Jul 17

Lyon target Jun-ho Bae, South Korean midfielder from Stoke City valued at €4m

According to Foot Mercato, Olympique Lyonnais are interested in Jun-ho Bae, attacking midfielder at Stoke City (Championship) and South Korean international who featured at the 2026 World Cup. The 22-year-old is under contract until June 2027 and would be open to a move.

Football Jul 14

Danny Dyer expects Jarrod Bowen to stay at West Ham despite Championship relegation

Actor and West Ham supporter Danny Dyer, father-in-law of Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen, says he does not expect the England international to leave the club this summer, despite interest from Premier League sides following West Ham's relegation.

Football Jul 13

Southampton hand permanent role to Spygate intern despite play-off expulsion

Will Salt, the intern at the centre of Southampton's Spygate scandal, has been offered a permanent position within the Saints academy after head coach Tonda Eckert ordered him to spy on Championship rivals including Middlesbrough.

Football Jul 12

Burnley appoint Nicky Hayen on three-year deal after Craig Bellamy talks collapse

Burnley have named Belgian coach Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year contract, with the former Club Brugge title-winner joining from Genk after the club's pursuit of Wales manager Craig Bellamy broke down.

Football Jul 10

City sign returning goalkeeper Pierce Charles for up to £10m and immediately loan him to QPR

Manchester City have completed the signing of 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday on a five-year deal, with an initial fee of £3m rising to £10m. The former City academy product will spend the coming season on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

Football Jul 10

Leeds target free agent John Stones to fill Struijk void after Brighton sale

Leeds United are weighing a move for Manchester City's John Stones on a free transfer after selling Pascal Struijk to Brighton for £18m. The 32-year-old centre-back, currently at the World Cup with England, would cost nothing in transfer fees.

Football Jul 10

Man City set to loan Alleyne to Championship club after defensive depth tested last season

Manchester City are weighing up loan offers from several Championship clubs for 21-year-old defender Max Alleyne, who impressed Pep Guardiola after being recalled mid-season to cover injuries to Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.

Football Jul 6

Bowen's West Ham kit appearance casts doubt on Manchester United transfer

Jarrod Bowen has featured prominently in West Ham's 2026/27 kit launch video, suggesting the club expects their relegated captain to stay — despite reported interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton.

Football Jul 2

Everton sign Championship Player of the Season Hayden Hackney in £16.5m deal

Everton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract for a reported £16.5 million. The 24-year-old, named Championship Player of the Season in 2025-26, becomes David Moyes' first summer acquisition.

Football Jul 2

Summerville's World Cup exit clears path for Man Utd's £50m move from West Ham

Manchester United are monitoring West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, valued at £50 million, after the Dutchman's tournament ended with a penalty miss as the Netherlands fell to Morocco in the round of 32.

Football Jun 30

Man City promote Reiss and Coggin after Under-21 coach Wilkinson joins Derby

Manchester City will fill Ben Wilkinson's Under-21 role internally after he joins Derby County under John Eustace. Oli Reiss steps up from the Under-18s, with Lauris Coggin moving in to replace him.

Football Jun 30

West Ham launch supporter-led crest redesign after Premier League relegation

West Ham United are inviting fans to help shape a new club crest set to launch in the 2028-29 season, with interim CEO Karim Virani confirming the process will be fully supporter-led as the club prepares for life in the Championship.

Football Jun 29

Xhaka agrees Chelsea terms in U-turn weeks after insisting he was happy at Sunderland

Granit Xhaka has reportedly reached a full verbal agreement with Chelsea less than a year after joining Sunderland, with new Blues manager Xabi Alonso keen to reunite with his former Bayer Leverkusen captain.

Football Jun 29

Sunderland reject Chelsea's £8m bid for Xhaka and insist midfielder is not for sale

Sunderland have turned down an £8m offer from Chelsea for Granit Xhaka and told the club he will not be sold at any price, despite the Swiss midfielder reportedly having already agreed personal terms with the Blues.

Football Jun 28

Alonso pushes Chelsea to break transfer rules with move for Sunderland's Xhaka

Chelsea are in talks over signing 33-year-old Granit Xhaka from Sunderland, a move that would break the club's long-standing policy of targeting players under 25. New manager Xabi Alonso previously worked with Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen, where the pair won an unbeaten league and cup double.

Football Jun 28

Paul Mullin departs Wrexham after 110 goals and three consecutive promotions

Paul Mullin has left Wrexham by mutual consent after four years in which the 31-year-old striker scored 110 goals in 172 appearances and helped the club rise from the National League to the Championship.

Football Jun 26

Arsenal confirm Hincapie signing and see £5m Monga bid rejected by Leicester

Arsenal have permanently signed Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5m after triggering a purchase option, while a £5m offer for Leicester's 16-year-old Jeremy Monga was turned down, with the Foxes holding out for at least £10m.

Football Jun 26

West Ham eye Fatawu as Summerville replacement, clearing path for Man Utd move

Manchester United's pursuit of Crysencio Summerville has gained momentum after West Ham identified Leicester's Abdul Fatawu as a potential replacement. The Hammers are seeking around £50m for the Dutch winger, who attracted interest from AC Milan, PSG, Arsenal and Roma.

Football Jun 25