The rivals of West London sides QPR, Brentford and Fulham are starting to put the wheels in motion as they prepare for the new campaign which begins in August.

We take a look at the latest news from an eventful 24 hours for the Championship.

  • Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed that the club have made a contract fofer to former England skipper John Terry. The defender ended his 22-year stay at Chelsea and Redknapp is keen to see him play at St Andews next season.
  • Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has tweeted to say that the club will announce Garry Monk's successor 'very soon'. According the Sky Bet, former Tottenham and Sevilla manager Juande Ramos is 1/2 favourite to land the Elland Road job.
  • Sunderland CEO Martin Bain will travel to the US to meet Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes regarding to managers job. The 45-year-old was given permission to speak to the Wearsiders but is currently on a family holiday in Florida.

  • Hull City head coach Leonid Slutsky has told Sky Sports that he has held talks with Roman Abramovic about loaning players from Chelsea next season. The league rules allow four loan signings from one club and the new Tigers' boss is keen to build a fruitful relationship with the Premier League champions.