Nottingham Forest forward Jamie Ward, 30, is attracting interest from Championship rivals Leeds United, Brighton, Birmingham and QPR.

Ahead of their first season in the Championship, Aston Villa are ready to let Joelon Lescott leave on a free transfer.

Meanwhile Villa prospect Easah Suliman, 18, has joined Cheltenham on loan for six months.

Jamie Ward has been targeted by Leeds, Brighton, Birmingham and Queens Park Rangers

Joleon Lescott has been made available by Aston Villa on a free transfer ahead of the season

Fulham are interested in signing Jozabed Sanchez from Rayo Vallecano.

The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has a release clause in his contract of around £3.4m and scored nine goals in 27 appearances as Rayo were relegated from La Liga last season.

League One side Charlton have signed defender Jason Pearce from Wigan Athletic.

Rotherham United have signed Celtic midfielder Scott Allan on a season-long loan as Alan Stubbs looks to prepare his new team for the new Championship season.