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Second-tier English football league.
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Sebastian Berhalter leaves Vancouver for Middlesbrough in undisclosed Championship move
United States midfielder Sebastian Berhalter has joined English Championship side Middlesbrough from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee, with Vancouver retaining a percentage of any future sale. The 25-year-old scored once and assisted once at the recent FIFA World Cup.
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Grimes admits feeling 'an imposter' as Coventry end 24-year Premier League exile
Coventry City captain Matt Grimes has spoken candidly about the club's return to the Premier League after a 24-year absence, saying he can only imagine the suffering endured by fans who lived through League Two, groundsharing, and play-off heartbreak.
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King Power put Leicester City up for sale as Foxes face League One debut
Leicester City's owners King Power have commissioned a sales booklet valuing the club's assets at more than £200m, as the Foxes prepare for their first season in League One since the 1980s.
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Strachan hails Coventry's return to Premier League after 25 years of community suffering
Former Coventry City manager Gordon Strachan has praised the transformative effect of the club's Championship title win, with the Sky Blues set to return to the Premier League for the first time since their relegation in 2001.
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Jimenez penalty rescues Wolves from Championship opener collapse against Blackburn
Wolverhampton Wanderers were dragged to a 2-2 draw by Blackburn Rovers on the opening night of their Championship campaign at Molineux, with Raul Jimenez's stoppage-time penalty sparing new manager Cesar Peixoto's side from defeat.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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