Transfer Gossip – July 9th

Championship/League One/League Two

• Bristol City have lost out to Premier League side Aston Villa for the services of goalkeeper Mark Bunn after his release from Norwich City (Football League World)
• Steve Bruce has called Norwich City’s bid for Hull’s Robbie Brady embarrassing who is seens as a key component as Bruce plots the Tiger’s return to the Premier League (Pinkun)
• Birmingham City look set to make a move for Derby County defender Jake Buxton after Alex Pearce’s arrival at Pride park has signaled his exit (Vital Football)
• Charlton Athletic are making a move for Anderlecht striker Nathan Kabasele as they look to build on last season’s improvement in the Championship (HITC)
• League One side Wigan Athletic are closing in on the signing of former Everton youngster John Lundstram with a host of Championship clubs also interested (HITC)
• Shrewsbury Town have rejected what they describe as a ‘derisory’ offer for their star player Connor Goldson with leeds United monitoring the situation (Shropshire Star)
• Southend United boss Phil Brown is keen to speak to former Premier league striker Kevin Davies after he was released by Preston North End (Echo News)
• Former Derby County defender Mark O’Brien is training with League Two side Luton Town in a bid to win a contract for the upcoming season (Football league World)
• Crewe Alexandra have taken injury plagued left-back Zoumana Bakayogo on trial after his release from Premier League side Leicester City (First4LCFC)

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