Loan deal
Golden Boot winner Joël Piroe joins West Ham on loan — and scores in a losing home opener
Leeds United let their Championship Golden Boot winner go for the season. He scored on debut — but Charlton won 2-1 at London Stadium.
Also this week
Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaves West Ham for Aston Villa on loan with a conditional obligation
Loan deal · 21 August 2026
Burnley bring Anel Ahmedhodžić back to the Championship from Feyenoord
Done deal · 20 August 2026
Norwich land Fenerbahçe winger Anthony Musaba on loan — reuniting him with his old coach
Loan deal · 19 August 2026
West Ham break the Championship transfer record to sign Arne Engels from Celtic
Done deal · 16 August 2026
More from the market
Report
Free agent Will Smallbone drawing Championship interest ahead of the deadline
The former Southampton midfielder is out of contract and being monitored by second-tier clubs, according to reports. Nothing is agreed.
Done deal
Wrexham break their transfer record for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson
A reported £8m deal ends a 17-year Sunderland association and reunites the keeper with Phil Parkinson for Wrexham’s second Championship season.
Loan deal
Southampton take Manchester City striker Divin Mubama on loan for the promotion push
A second consecutive Championship loan for the 21-year-old, who scored five for Stoke last season despite an ankle injury.
Done deals
The latest confirmed moves in and out of the division.
| Player | Move | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | West Ham → Aston Villa | Loan, obligation on conditions |
| Anel Ahmedhodžić | Feyenoord → Burnley | Undisclosed (£7m reported) |
| Joël Piroe | Leeds United → West Ham | Season loan |
| Anthony Musaba | Fenerbahçe → Norwich City | Season loan |
| Arne Engels | Celtic → West Ham | Undisclosed (£22m reported) |
| Anthony Patterson | Sunderland → Wrexham | Undisclosed (£8m reported) |
| Divin Mubama | Manchester City → Southampton | Season loan |
The 24 clubs of 2026/27
West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers came down from the Premier League; Lincoln City, Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers came up from League One. The season kicked off on 14 August.
Birmingham CityBlackburn RoversBolton WanderersBristol CityBurnleyCardiff CityCharlton AthleticDerby CountyLincoln CityMiddlesbroughMillwallNorwich CityPortsmouthPreston North EndQPRSheffield UnitedSouthamptonStoke CitySwansea CityWatfordWest Bromwich AlbionWest Ham UnitedWolverhampton WanderersWrexham