Championship Transfer News: Tottenham Hotspur wants to sign £12 million Hull City striker; Leicester City keeping tabs on Birmingham's Che Adams and more - January 18, 2019

Spurs are keeping an eye on Jarrod Bowen.
Spurs are keeping an eye on Jarrod Bowen.

Hello and Welcome to the daily Championship Transfer corner.

In recent weeks, several big name players linked with a move to the Championship clubs which includes Kiko Casilla from Real Madrid. Even the Premier League clubs more often than not, scouts players from the Championship to boost their side.

Hence, without much ado, let's look what's today's edition of transfer round-up has in store for us.


#4 Chris Wilder hopeful of successful contract negotiations with few of his players

Enda Stevens could be rewarded for his performances.
Enda Stevens could be rewarded for his performances.

The Star reports that Sheffield United manager is hopeful of contract breakthroughs for Enda Stevens and couple of his teammates after the lads are set to be rewarded for their impressive performances so far this season.

Wilder said -

"Talks are still ongoing with Enda and a couple of others, too, that I'll keep under wraps. Hopefully, in a week or two, we can announce those.
"I've always said that we're looking to tie the players down and not let their contracts run down, and it's an ongoing process.

He even compared this situation with that of Aaron Ramsey at Arsenal and believed every club has its way. Wilder believes Sheffield United would prioritize their best players and reward them for their displays.

#3 Leicester City interested in signing Che Adams from Birmingham

Premier League clubs are interested in the Birmingham striker
Premier League clubs are interested in the Birmingham striker

According to reports, the former Premier League Champions, Leicester City along with few other Premier League clubs - Fulham, Wolves, Burnley and Huddersfield are keeping an eye on Birmingham striker, Che Adams.

The 22-year-old is having a stellar goal scoring season netting in 13 times so far this campaign. His teammate and Birmingham left-back Kristian Pedersen has backed his success and said -

"He makes the goals and is the difference for us at the moment,He is a top player and I’m sure he can play on a higher stage.
“So we just have to enjoy him while we can

However, a bid from the Foxes is unlikely considering they did let him go earlier when he had a trial at Leicester academy at the age of 16.

#2 Lincoln City signs James Brown on loan from Millwall FC

Brown signs for Lincoln City
Brown signs for Lincoln City

Millwall FC defender, James Brown has signed for Lincoln City on loan till the end of the 2018/19 campaign.

The 21-year-old, who operates mainly as a right-back started the season with Livingston but returned to Millwall a few weeks later. Lincoln City is currently at the top of the Sky Bet League Two table, and the Championship club believes; the move would help him gain some first team experience before returning next season.

#1 Spurs want to sign Jarrod Bowen from Hull City

Bowen has drawn interest from Premier League clubs.
Bowen has drawn interest from Premier League clubs.

The side from North London is in a bit of a turmoil at the moment with Son Heung-min leaving for National duties and Harry Kane out until March due to injury. It means Mauricio Pochettino would only have Fernando Llorente upfront which would affect Tottenham's style of play.

However, the Mirror reports that Spurs are targetting £12m Hull City striker, Jarrod Bowen in the January transfer window. The 22-year-old has scored nine goals in his last eight games and has drawn interest from many Premier clubs which includes Burnley, Crystal Palace, and Leicester as well.

Pochettino ruled out a move for the youngster until Harry Kane's injury has left with limited resources in the striking department.

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Edited by Aaditya Narayan