Leeds United keen on Turkish Super Lig goal-machine; West Bromwich Albion closing in on former Crystal Palace star
The latest look at the Championship transfer rumour mill
Josh Slack
Here is all the latest transfer gossip from around the Sky Bet Championship today...
Bakary Sako of Crystal Palace
West Bromwich Albion set to sign free agent Bakary Sako
Championship outfit West Bromwich Albion are set to add to their attacking line by signing Crystal Palace forward Bakary Sako, according to Sky Sports
The 30-years-old, Mali international has been a free agent after turning down a new contract at Crystal Palace in the summer.
Sako was released by the Eagles following a three-year spell at Selhurst Park, where he scored five times in 43 appearances and, if signed, he could help fire the Baggies back into the Premier League.
James Chester and Atdhe Nuhiu compete for the ball (Image: Birmingham Mail)
Villa's James Chester set to sign new contract ahead of Bristol City clash
Aston Villa's star defender James Chester is believed to be close to signing a new long-term deal with the club, according to The Telegraph.
He has been a key player for Villa since signing for Steve Bruce's side in 2016, making 96 appearances, and scoring on eight occasions.
Chester has just 18-months left on his current contract. The Villans also penned down Jack Grealish to a new contract yesterday, which will keep him at the club until 2023 and see him earn an
improved £45,000-per-week.
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Leeds United scouting Turkish Super Lig hotshot Mbaye Diagne
Championship leaders Leeds United are reportedly scouting Turkish Super Lig star Mbaye Diagne, who has scored an astonishing eight goals in six games for Kasimpasa so far this season, according to TurkishFootball.
After impressing for Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin Teda during the 2016/2017 season, he was signed by the Turkish side in 2018, where he has gone onto become a prolific goal-scorer, netting an impressive 19 goals in 22 appearances.
Marcelo Bielsa still appears to be keen to strengthen his side in January and the 26-year-old could be one of the players through the door at Elland Road during the winter window.
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