Championship transfer gossip sees Derby chase Millwall striker and Sunderland midfielder wanted by Watford

A round-up of the latest rumours and news as the transfer window nears closure

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Championship transfer gossip sees Derby chase Millwall striker and Sunderland midfielder wanted by Watford

Pictured above: Lasse Vibe (credit: Eddie Greville)

Watford are interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong.

The Gabon international has played 18 times for the Black Cats this season but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League side.

HITC report Ndong is wanted by new Hornets boss Javi Garcia who is eager to tie up a deal before Wednesday's 11pm deadline.

Derby County are keen on Millwall striker Lee Gregory.

The Sunday Mirror report the Rams are planning a £500,000 bid for the forward who has scored five goals in 23 starts for the south London club in 2017/18.

Gregory would boost Derby's striking options with a play-off push the target for the coming months.

Aston Villa centre-back Tommy Elphick is being linked with a move to Reading FC.

The defender has found game time limited under Villa boss Steve Bruce and could boost Royals' survival chances.

The Sun report the former AFC Bournemouth captain could leave Villa this month with Reading his most likely destination.

Brentford striker Lasse Vibe (pictured above) could be off to China.

The Danish frontman was left out of his side's squad for Saturday's game against Norwich City with boss Dean Smith confirming Vibe was in talks with another club over a potential move.

West London Sport report the 30-year-old is closing in on a move to Yanbian FC having played nearly 100 games for the Bees.

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Australia international Tim Cahill

Birmingham City are favourites to sign young Chelsea midfielder Kasey Palmer.

The Blues face competition from both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United for the player, but Steve Cotterill's team lead the race, according to the Express.

Palmer spent last season on loan at Huddersfield Town, helping them to secure promotion to the Premier League.

QPR could be set to hijack Millwall's deal for Tim Cahill.

The Australia international midfielder is eager for game time as his country prepares for this summer's World Cup.

Millwall, his former club, had been set to sign him but QPR are planning to offer Cahill a deal as they look to boost their striking options, report West London Sport.