Football is back. It arrived over the weekend in the Championship, accompanied by plenty of action, intrigue and surprises at both ends of the table. Despite the lack of fans it was absorbing after so long without cheering on your team, even if it was from a distance.
The coming weeks are set to be fascinating as teams chase promotion and survival, while a curveball arrives at the end of June when many players’ contracts or loan deals expire.
Click and scroll through to find out all the latest from the Championship, including transfer news.
1. Middlesbrough in talks with duo
Boro boss Jonathan Woodgate has confirmed the club are in talks with “one or two” players over contract extensions. A host of players’ deals expire at the end of the month. Many have already signed on, while Daniel Ayala has indicated he won’t. (Hartlepool Mail) Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Trio to stay with the Owls
Sheffield Wednesday are set to get a loan extension for Connor Wickham, Jacob Murphy and Alessio Da Cruz. All three featured in the draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday and boss Garry Monk has confirmed deals are in place with their parent clubs. (The Star) Photo: George Wood
3. Bielsa gets defender lowdown
Marcelo Bielsa has been told all he needs to know about transfer target Juan Foyth. Leeds United have been linked with the Argentine who is set to leave Spurs. However he recently sustained a serious knee injury. (Football Insider) Photo: Michael Regan
4. Latics star’s future up in the air
The future of Josh Windass at Sheffield Wednesday is far from certain. The on-loan Wigan Athletic ace picked up an injury and now the Owls are monitoring his situation before making a decision. (The Star) Photo: Lewis Storey