Euro 2024 is nearly here, but clubs are already gearing up for the next season, with pre-season activities just a few weeks away. Both Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday are busy identifying transfer targets and planning their squads.
The upcoming Championship season promises to be fiercely competitive. Sheffield United, in particular, have a lot of work ahead following the disappointments of last season. Meanwhile, we have compiled the latest news from around the Championship.
Leeds United are set to welcome back Brenden Aaronson after his loan stint with Union Berlin. The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that Aaronson has had discussions with Leeds boss Daniel Farke and has decided to return to Elland Road for the next Championship campaign rather than extend his stay in Berlin.
Aaronson had offers from other clubs but chose to return to Yorkshire. Reflecting on his time at Leeds in a previous interview with The Athletic, Aaronson said, “You’re driving yourself crazy about scoring and assisting, then it starts to take over your mind and that’s all you care about. So then the other things, like the general play, start to go down because you want to score so bad, you want to assist so bad.
“I remember talking to Jesse Marsch, the former Leeds coach, about it. He was like, ‘You’re putting way too much pressure on yourself. You’re so focused on it all the time, about scoring goals and getting assists, that you’re not letting yourself just play’.”
The EFL has announced that clubs will discuss the future of financial controls amid ongoing controversy over current rules. An EFL statement said, “In the Championship, clubs have also committed to change and agreed in principle to target the end of the calendar year to determine how future cost controls in the division will work.
“Clubs will now consider multiple options to enhance or replace the current Profitability and Sustainability Rules (P&S) via a new working party that will represent the views of all 24 clubs before deciding on the most appropriate direction.”
Norwich City’s Adam Idah has responded to rumors of a permanent move to Celtic following his impressive loan spell. Idah stated, “I’m still contracted to Norwich and have four years left there. I’m still going back to Norwich as it stands. I haven’t really thought too much about it. I spoke briefly to Norwich about when I’m coming back. It’s difficult at the start of the window as it’s coming up to our summer holidays and we’re on internationals right now.
“I’ve never been in this situation before and don’t know much about how it works. We’re on internationals right now and that is my main focus. Then I’ll get a holiday or two in and see what happens.”
As pre-season approaches, all Championship clubs are keenly focused on building and refining their squads, ensuring they are ready for the challenges ahead. The anticipation and preparation are palpable, with transfer activities and strategic planning in full swing across the league.
