The summer has arrived and the transfer rumours have begun.

Here are the latest players that have been linked with moves in the Championship.

Wednesday August 7th

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

Sheffield Wednesday are believed to be the team bidding for QPR's Massimo Luongo. (Various)

Sheffield Wednesday are among the clubs keen on signing the Newcastle United winger, Jacob Murphy. (Mirror)

Bristol City are set to tie up a deal for Hungarian midfielder Adam Nagy (Italian Media)

Reading are set to complete the signing of Inter Milan striker George Puscas in an £8 million deal, beating fellow second-tier side Birmingham City to the signing of the Romanian.(Italian Media)

Brentford's initial bid of £3million for Charlton's 29-year-old Lyle Taylor was rejected by Charlton, whilst Middlesbrough have also shown an interest in the former AFC Wimbledon man.(Various)

Leeds have opened talks to sign Ryan Kent from Liverpool.(SportLens)

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

West Bromwich Albion are eyeing up a move for West Ham United starlet Grady Diangana.

Illan Meslier is heading to Leeds to fight No.1 Kiko Casilla for a starting spot in Marcelo Bielsa's side. (Star)

Nottingham Forest are close to completing a deal for goalkeeper Brice Samba, after terms were agreed with Caen.(Actu)

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

Derby County are plotting an ambitious move for Brighton forward Jurgen Locadia.(Football Insider)

Championship trio West Brom, Bristol City and Stoke City have all made approaches for Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan(FI)

Aberdeen are close to agreeing a loan deal for Bristol City defender Zak Vyner. (Bristol Live)

Brentford's hopes of landing Basel's Ajeti have suffered a blow with West Ham reportedly close to completing a deal for the forward.

Richmond and Twickenham Times:

Leeds have lodged a £13.7 million offer with Serie A side SPAL for Andrea Petagna. (TuttoCamorweb)