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The transfer window has only been closed for one week but that has not brought an end to the wealth of speculation that continues to float around, with fresh rumours appearing everywhere.

Clubs have already begun their preparations for the summer and targets have already been identified, as they seek to potentially build towards promotion to the Premier League or look to consolidate their position above the relegation zone.

As the news rumbles on, we have gathered some of the latest rumours from the Championship below.

We start with Derby County, where Jacob Butterfield may never kick a ball again after confirming to the BBC that he would be keen on signing for Bradford City on a permanent basis.

Butterfield moved to the League One side on loan last week and sees his contract with the Rams expiring in the summer, which would leave him available on a free transfer.

Meanwhile, Leeds have a potential issue to overcome as forgotten man Laurens De Bock looks set to return to Elland Road as his loan club, KV Oostende, confirmed to Gazet Van Antwerpen they are not interested in a permanent deal.

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De Bock signed for Leeds in January 2017 for a fee of £1.5m but struggled to establish himself in the Championship - and Oostende have already moved on by signing a replacement.

Another problem for Leeds has also emerged in their continued pursuit of Swansea City winger Daniel James, as Graham Potter has confirmed to the Wales Online that talks have begun regarding a new deal.

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James saw a proposed move to Marcelo Bielsa’s side collapse on Deadline Day last week, as Swansea changed their mind regarding his departure and stopped responding to the Peacocks.

Meanwhile, a surprise deal has been completed that involves Championship strugglers Reading and Premier League giants Arsenal as young goalkeeper James Hillson has moved to north London on loan.

The news was confirmed by Football.London journalist Jonathan Low and the 18-year-old will play for the Gunners’ academy side.

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Bristol City boss Lee Johnson has admitted he still holds an interest in Everton’s Joe Williams, who is spending the campaign with Championship rivals Bolton Wanderers.

The Robins were keen on a deal in January, Bristol Live reports, and Johnson has confirmed he is still interested in completing a deal.

Finally, the hunt for the services of Norwich City full-back Max Aarons is heating up as the Mirror adds Chelsea’s name to the list, with the Blues joining the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal for his signature.