Millwall concern over Premier League coup as Leeds United given £40m transfer update

The Championship line-up for the 2024/25 season has now been confirmed after Leeds United were defeated by Southampton in the play-off final last weekend.

A trip to the historic Elland Road remains in the calendar for fans of QPR, Millwall and Watford.

Two of those London outfits feature alongside the Whites in your Tuesday Championship round-up.

Delay to Millwall transfer

Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga may hold off on a return to Millwall this summer to weigh up all available options, according to a new report.

The 25-year-old impressed in his 18 Lions appearances towards the end of last season, scoring a couple of important goals and adding solidity to the back line. On the fringes at Spurs, it had been widely expected that the player would return to Millwall this summer.

However, despite a permanent transfer reportedly being agreed between the two sides, Spurs expert John Wenham believes Tanganga is taking his time on confirming the move. He told Tottenham News: “I think Tanganga will hold out on the move. His agent will be making other clubs aware of the fee which has been agreed with Millwall to see if anyone else wants to match it.

“I expect this to run for a little while, but Tanganga will be pleased to know that he’s got that option there. I think Millwall will be relaxed too. He was outstanding for them, and I am sure they’ll give him some time to think about it."

Watford confirm academy appointments

Watford have confirmed a series of new coaching appointments in the club's academy system with some faces very familiar to Hornets' supporters.

As the outfit prepared for a new season, it has been confirmed that club legend Lloyd Doyley will return as under-18 assistant coach to work alongside new under-18 Lead Coach Matt Bevans, who most recently worked as interim head coach with Watford FC Women.

Another fellow first team star, Dan Gosling, has taken up the role as under-21 assistant coach to work alongside former Bournemouth colleague Charlie Daniels.

Leeds United set Summerville price tag

Leeds United could look to cash in on star man Crysencio Summerville this summer with a price tag set on the forward, rather than fight against growing Premier League interest.

Football Insider reports that the Whites have slapped a £35-40 million price tag on the 22-year-old, who was named Championship Player of the Season after registering 19 goals and nine assists over an impressive campaign.

The outlet believes that there is interest in his services from Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea, as well as Aston Villa and Newcastle United.