The summer transfer window is into its final month and many Championship clubs have already moved to obtain their top targets ahead of next season.

As players' contracts expire, managers and club officials will be busy plotting their next moves.

Get the latest Championship transfer news, gossip and rumours from various newspapers and websites below...

Transfer gossip and rumours:

Wolves have beaten off competition from Middlesbrough to secure the loan signing of George Saville from Chelsea, with the young midfielder opting to reunite with Kenny Jackett after the duo's previous spell together at Millwall. (Birmingham Mail)

Middlesbrough's protracted loan chase for Patrick Bamford is finally set to reach a positive conclusion today after the striker spurned the attentions of Wolves and Reading, and he could be joined on loan by fellow Stamford Bridge youngster Lewis Baker. (Gazette Live)

Reading remain in discussions with QPR over the potential sale of Alex McCarthy, with the shot-stopper lined up as a replacement for Julio Cesar in a £6m deal. (Get Reading)

Blackburn Rovers' stance on star striker Jordan Rhodes refuses to be altered despite suggestions Hull City, who have had a bid north of £10m rejected for the frontman, were handed renewed confidence in their pursuit of the 24-year-old. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Leeds United captain Jason Pearce is a target for Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough, who is keen to bring in an experienced replacement for Harry Maguire, who has joined Hull City. (Yorkshire Evening Post)