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Sheffield Wednesday have told Jordan Rhodes that he can leave the club for ‘free’ as long as his wages are met, Teamtalk can reveal. And former club Blackburn Rovers are considering a move for the Owls frontman. Rhodes is a legendary figure at Ewood Park from his four-year spell, which ended in 2016 and saw him score 85 goals in 169 games.

Bristol City are in talks with Burnley over the permanent signing of striker Nahki Wells. The 29-year-old is currently on loan at Queens Park Rangers, but his spell in London will be cut short to talk to Bristol City should a deal be agreed.

Bristol City are pushing hard to sign Peterborough United's Ivan Toney and are not put off by his 9million price tag.

Brentford have had a bid of £5 million plus add-ons rejected by Arsenal for young forward Folarin Balogun. The youngster has been a key part of Arsenal’s youth sides over his teenage career and last season the forward managed to net an astounding 28 goals in 28 games. At just 18-years-old, he is one of the biggest prospects in the Arsenal youth system, and Brentford are looking to take him away with the enticement of game time at senior level.

Charlton Athletic are chasing a loan deal for Adam Idah – with Norwich City set to make a decision on the young striker’s future after their FA Cup tie this weekend. The Republic of Ireland U21 international scored a hat-trick in the Canaries’ 4-2 victory over Preston North End in the third round.

Charlton Athletic have reportedly “rebuffed a move” from Bristol City to sign striker Lyle Taylor according to a report from the Daily Mail. The national media outlet have reported that Bristol City offered players in exchange for Taylor due to Charlton’s injury crisis, with Kasey Palmer being one of the players in discussion. However, the offer was dismissed by Charlton, who have no interest in losing their star striker in this window.

Birmingham City have been linked with Stoke City striker Lee Gregory, according to reports. The Daily Mail claims Blues are one of a host of Championship teams interested in the 31-year-old who has struggled to find the net since his summer move to the Potteries. They claim Blues , Wigan and Middlesbrough are looking at a striker who could be allowed to leave on loan at some point this month.

Manchester United have reportedly made an offer worth £25million to take Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham to Old Trafford. According to the Daily Record, the Premier League giants are looking to broaden Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s midfield options in the January window – and have identified Bellingham. Bellingham, 16, has been ripping it up in the Championship for Birmingham City this season and has an army of scouts watching him on a weekly basis.

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says Dwight Gayle's hamstring injury means the striker is 'going nowhere' in the January transfer window. The 29-year-old forward, who netted 23 times for West Bromwich Albion in a loan spell last season had been linked with a number of Championship clubs in recent weeks, but the injury he sustained against Wolves last Saturday means he could now be out until early March.

Birmingham City have 'bid accepted' for midfielder It is understood Blues have been given permission to speak to Peterborough United's Marcus Maddison.

A second Championship club has been given permission to talk to Peterborough United star Marcus Maddison. Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony made the revelation today (January 16) without naming the club. Blackburn, Birmingham, Middlesbrough and Derby are among the clubs to have shown an interest in Maddison. Maddison had already travelled to meet Charlton manager Lee Bowyer on Monday after the London club triggered the £2.5 million buyout clause in the player’s contract. Maddison then returned to train with Posh on Tuesday.

Nottingham Forest are said to have “enquired” about the possibility of January moves for Premier League duo Andre Gray and Connor Wickham.

Rangers are reportedly chasing Sheffield Wednesday keeper Cameron Dawson, with bitter rivals Celtic also said to be interested in the shot-stopper. According to The Star, Derby County and Blackburn Rovers are also monitoring the keeper as he enters the final few months of his deal at Hillsborough.

Burnley are in advanced talks to sign Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill for £6million.

Sheffield Wednesday dealt blow in pursuit of Eddie Nketiah as Villa enter the race.