Sunderland ‘interested’ in West Brom, Norwich City and Watford ‘target’ as Hull City owner reveals transfer plans

Here, we take a look at all the latest transfer news from around the Championship:

Sunderland ‘interested’ in Hibernian defender

According to reports in Football League World, Sunderland are among a host of Championship clubs to show interest in signing Hibs defender Ryan Porteous in January. Porteous has been heavily linked with a move to the Championship next month with his deal at Easter Road set to expire at the end of the season.

Norwich City, West Brom, Watford and Sunderland have all been credited with an interest in the 23 year old defender who could leave Scotland next month. Although Hibs, under management of former Sunderland boss Lee Johnson, would be reluctant to see Porteous leave mid-season, the threat of losing him on a free in summer could mean he is allowed to leave for a fee when the window opens.

The report also suggests that there has been interest from France and Belgium in the defender, although a move to the Championship is seen as the ‘most likely’ option.

Hull City owner reveals transfer plans

Hull City owner Acun Illicali has revealed his desire to set up a feeder club to help the Tigers develop young players for use in the first-team. Speaking to Hull Live, Illicali said: "My idea is actually to buy another team that can help us to improve our young talents.

“If I can manage this, I want to buy a team that will help our young guys, plus some more young guys in a proper league with tough games so they can improve and help us to go to the higher levels. This is another dream of mine and I am trying to do that. I hope we can do it."

Burnley’s Viktor Gyokeres interest

Recent reports have suggested that Burnley will look to sign Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres in January to aid their promotion bid. Vincent Kompany’s side currently sit top of the table and have scored more goals than anyone else in the league. The potential addition of Gyokeres, who has 9 goals in 19 games this season, would be a huge boost for the Clarets.