West Brom's Championship rivals 'could' lose key player as Galatasaray 'step up' chase of Leeds target

Transfer business in the Championship is beginning to heat up. West Bromwich Albion and their rivals are looking to do some canny business before deadline day on August 30 - what is circulating in the rumour mill today?

Turkish giants Galatasaray are set to ramp up their efforts to sign a coveted forward who currently plies his trade for Norwich City - this will come as bad news to fans of Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Leicester City, as they are also interested in the player.

Meanwhile, a host of Premier League clubs are thought to be interested in a move for a player who features for recently-relegated Luton Town. Can the Hatters hang into their man as they drop back into the second tier of English football?

‘Several’ Premier League clubs interested in move for Luton’s Tahith Chong

Following Luton Town’s relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, one of their key players - Tahith Chong - has piqued the interest of several potential suitors. While they remain unnamed as of yet, their interest remains nonetheless apparent.

This is according to a report from Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, who made a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) page: “Been told that several clubs from the Premier League and abroad are keen to sign Tahith Chong this transfer window! Talks took place but no agreements and decisions yet. Contract with Luton Town valid until 2027. Price valuation for the 24 y/o winger/attacking midfielder around £10m.“

Previously, before making the jump to Kenilworth Road in 2023, Chong played for clubs such as Werder Bremen, Club Brugge and Birmingham City on loan from Manchester United. He also made several international youth appearances for The Netherlands during his younger years.

Galatasaray to ‘step up’ in race to sign Gabriel Sara from Norwich City

Galatasaray are set to ‘step up’ in their efforts to snap up Gabriel Sara from Norwich City, according to a recent report from Turkish outlet Haber Turk. Despite this, they are still coy on the asking price of around £17 million set by the Canaries - they may still wait around for Norwich to lower their valuation of the 25-year-old.

Previously, Leeds United had been linked with a move to sign Sara - however, it now appears that the Whites will face major European competition in their quest to bring the Brazilian on board this summer.

They are not the only English club who are thought to be interested in a move for the player - clubs such as Crystal Palace and Leicester City have also been linked. Furthermore, Atalanta in Serie A may also make a move, following their Europa League victory at the end of the 2023/24 season.

Last season, Sara score 14 goals and notched up 13 assists over the course of 53 appearances in all competitions. Before he joined Norwich, he had spent his entire career at Sao Paulo in his native Brazil, joining the club when he was just 14 years of age.