Transfers News from the Championship

Posted by admin on January 5, 2009 - The Championship, Transfers

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Here is a roundup of all the major transfers news from the Championship till date.

Leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers have stolen a march over Blackpool and Leeds United by reportedly agreeing a fee with Rangers for midfielder Alan Gow. Wolves are also interested in QPR defender Mikele Leigertwood, who also has Bolton and Sheffield United in a slowly expanding list of admirers. Boss Mick McCarthy is also adamant that NONE of his key players will leave Molineux this winter.

Queens Park Rangers have signed three players so far- Heidar Helguson from Bolton, Garry Borrowdale from Coventry and Wayne Routledge from Aston Villa. The first two were loan deals that have been made permanent by the Hoops.

Jan Poortvliet has snapped up Everton academy graduate Lee Molyneux, with the left back putting pen to paper a two and a half year deal at St.Mary’s.

Bristol City have signed Peter Styvar from MSK Zilina for a reported £400,000 fee. The Robins have also extended Stern John’s loan deal, and have allowed youngster Tristian Plummer to go to Torquay on loan till the end of the season.

Barnsley have made Argentine star Hugo Colace’s loan move permanent, with the Newell Old Boys midfielder signing a new deal that will keep him at Oakwell till the summer of 2010.

Birmingham City have signed Northern Ireland U-21 midfielder Robin Shroot from Wimbledon for a nominal fee. The Blues also snapped up Keith Fahey from St.Patrick’s Athletic for £300,000. Reserve goalkeeper Artur Krysiak has joined SPL side Motherwell on loan till the end of the season.

Bradford City reportedly want Burnley’s Steve Jones back on loan, while Hibs and Falkirk are said to be interested in Burnley’s Hungarian keeper Gabor Kiraly. Owen Coyle is also considering a loan move for Bolton’s Nicky Hunt, who was recently recalled from Birmingham City.

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