Leeds United Championship rivals risk losing manager as Sheffield United eye ex-Whites target

The summer transfer window doesn't open officially for another week but Championship clubs are already getting busy when it comes to recruitment. Leeds United haven't agreed to sign anyone just yet but plenty of business has already been done by their rivals, who have moved quickly in the market.

It promises to be an intriguing summer at Elland Road as the Whites plot a path to promotion at the second time of asking, but they aren't alone in having top flight ambitions. With that in mind, here's a round-up of what's happening elsewhere in the Championship.

Leicester eye Corberan and Edwards

Luton Town and West Bromwich Albion are at risk of losing their managers this summer with the pair thought to be on Leicester City's shortlist to replace Enzo Maresca. Maresca, who led the Foxes to the Championship title this season, has joined Chelsea this summer, leaving Leicester in the lurch as they plan for the Premier League season.

A host of coaches have been linked to the role with the likes of Steve Cooper and Ruud van Nistelrooy said to be under consideration. However, according to the Daily Mail, the Foxes are keen on both Rob Edwards and Carlos Corberan, too.

Edwards is dropping down from the Premier League with Luton, having taken the Hatters to the very last day of the season before eventually succumbing to relegation. Corberan, on the other hand, is fresh from leading the Baggies to the play-off semi-finals and has also been mentioned as a candidate for the Burnley job.

Blades keen on Worrall

Sheffield United are reportedly set to reignite their interest in Nottingham Forest man Joe Worrall this summer. Chris Wilder's side were keen on the centre-back during the January window and according to Football Insider, they could make an approach to sign him in the coming weeks and months.

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Worrall spent the second half of this season on loan at Turkish side Besiktas and after being told he is surplus to requirements at the City Ground, he will be allowed to leave the club this summer, with Forest reportedly willing to consider offers of £4 million. Interestingly, Leeds were another side linked with a move for Worrall in January.

Newcastle step up Trafford pursuit

Newcastle United have made James Trafford their first choice goalkeeper target heading into the summer, report the Northern Echo. The Magpies have been linked with a host of names between the sticks such as Valencia's Giorgo Mamardashvili and Aaron Ramsdale, but it's Burnley's Trafford they are pursuing, with the 21-year-old thought to be available at a more reasonable price.

Newcastle aren't the only side said to be keen on the goalkeeper, who has been released from Gareth Southgate's England squad today, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich also said to be keen.