Middlesbrough transfer news: Clarets join rivals in race for Ivory Coast international, Blackpool & Norwich chase League One starlet
Here is the latest from today’s Championship transfer news.
Burnley FC confirmed yesterday that Nathan Collins has sealed a permanent switch to Wolves following their relegation to the Championship.
The 21-year-old joined the Clarets from Stoke City for around £12 million last summer and he has now left for almost double, with Wolves coughing up £20.5 million for the defender.
Collins made 19 appearances in the Premier League last season and also earned his first cap for Republic of Ireland four months after arriving at Turf Moor.
The centre-back is the fifth defender to leave Burnley this summer, following James Tarkowski, Ben Mee, Erik Pieters and Phil Bardsley out the door.
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Collins made 19 appearances in the Premier League last season and also earned his first cap for Republic of Ireland four months after arriving at Turf Moor.
5. Cardiff City striker set for Midlands medical
Cardiff City's James Collins is nearing a move to League One club Derby County, with a medical scheduled for today. The 31-year-old has struggled to make an impact since his move to Wales last summer, scoring three goals in the Championship last season. (Football Insider)
6. Cardiff set to snap up released Liverpool attacker
Cardiff City are set to secure the signing of Sheyi Ojo after he was released by Liverpool this summer. The winger spent last season on loan with Millwall, picking up two assists in 18 appearances. (Mail Online)
7. Clarets join rivals in race for Ivory Coast international
Burnley have joined their Championship rivals Birmingham City in the race to sign Angers left-back, Souleyman Doumbia. Union Berlin and Lyon are also thought to be interested in the 25-year-old. (Football League World)
8. Boro midfielder lined up for South America switch
Middlesbrough's Martin Payero is set to leave the club on loan this summer, with Boca Juniors closing in on a move for the 23-year-old. Payero made 13 appearances in the Championship after joining Boro last summer. (The Northern Echo)