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Hello and welcome to the EFL Championship Transfer corner.
The transfer window is into its third week, and a lot has been happening in and the around the second tier of English football with players from top European clubs linked to a move to the Championship.
Hence without much ado, let's look at whats today's edition of transfer round-up has in store for us.
#4 Sunderland make a new offer for Will Grigg
According to the HITC Transfer News, Sunderland has made a new offer for Wigan Athletic striker, Will Grigg after an initial offer of £250,000 was turned down. The Northern Ireland International is reportedly frustrated with his lack of playing time at Wigan and wants a move to Sunderland this January.
Despite not getting enough chances, there is no doubt about the quality of the player. The 27-year-old is a proven goal scorer who netted in 19 times in the 2017-18 campaign and would surely add extra firepower for the Black Cats going forward.
#3 Bournemouth wants to sign Chris Mepham from Brentford
It's no mystery that Premier clubs often got linked to players from the Championship, with Chris Mepham from Brentford being the latest. According to reports, Bournemouth wants to sign the defender who also beckons interest from Southampton.
It's believed that Mepham is a long term target for Eddie Howe whose earlier bid of £10 million was rejected by Brentford. The Cherries would now have to shell out £15 million to ward off any interest from the Saints.
Chris is currently out with injuries, but that won't hinder Eddie Howe's pursuit for the defender who already has more appearances in the 2018-19 season and is crucial for Brentford in their bid to avoid relegation at the end of the campaign. He is regarded highly in the Championship with the potential of becoming a top defender in the Premier League as well.
#2 Wigan Athletic are interested in signing Conor Townsend on loan
According to the Read West Brom, Wigan Athletic are interested in signing Conor Townsend from fellow Championship side, West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season.
The former Hull City full-back joined the Baggies in the summer but struggled to get enough game time under his belt. Townsend, used as a back to Kieran Gibbs and with West Brom fighting for Premier League promotion, Darren Moore might keep him in case of an emergency.
#1 Leeds United on the verge of signing Kiko Casilla from Real Madrid
It's not often that a player from Real Madrid is linked to move to the Championship which gives Leeds fans a reason to rejoice. According to the beIN Sports USA, Kiko Casilla is in England to finalize terms with Leeds United.
Casilla signed for Real Madrid in 2015 on a five-year contract for €6 million. However, he was mostly used as a backup for Keylor Navas with the arrival of Courtois in the summer made him the third choice goalkeeper at Madrid. The Spaniard wants to revive his career elsewhere with a deal expected to be announced soon.
