Daily Transfer Gossip – June 11th

Championship/League One/League Two

• Nottingham Forest and Brighton are battling for the signature of Finnish goalkeeper Niki Maenpaa who currently plays for VVV Venlo in the Eredivisie. (HITC)
• Watford are interested in Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield after the Claret’s relegation from the Premier League with the Hornets keen to boost their squad ahead of their return to the top flight. (Watford Observer)
• Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on the signing of Watford’s Lewis McGugan who had two spells on loan at Hillsborough last season. (HITC)
• Brentford appear to have ruled out the signing of Nottingham Forest striker Lars Veldwijk who has yet to score for the City Ground side.
• Swindon look set to complete the signing of former Arsenal youngster Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill who was released from the Emirates stadium this week. (Football League World)
• Former Gillingham midfielder Jack Payne looks set to return to the Gills after the Peterborough player requested a move. (Peterborough Today)
• Burton Albion have been linked with a move for former Arsenal youngster Jay Emmanuel-Thomas who has been released by Bristol city despite scoring 12 goals last term. (Burton Mail)
• Exeter City face a battle to hold onto their player of the season Christian Ribeiro with reported interest from Mark Cooper’s Swindon side. (Western Daily Press)