Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Championship on Wednesday, August 12.
Wednesday morning's Championship transfer talk news roundup:
AC Milan to rival Chelsea for Brentford's Said Benrahma?
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AC Milan have reportedly joined the race to sign Brentford winger Said Benrahma.
The 25-year-old was part of a formidable front three alongside Ollie Watkins and Bryan Mbeumo during the 2019-20 campaign, and Benrahma amassed 17 goals and nine assists for Brentford in the regular Championship season.
However, Brentford's failure to achieve promotion to the Premier League could possibly lead to Benrahma seeking pastures new ahead of the new season.
Chelsea have been tipped to move for the attacker in recent weeks, but according to DZFoot journalist Walid Ziani, AC Milan are now looking to strike a deal for Benrahma.
The report claims that Milan are stepping up their efforts to sign a new winger this summer, and Benrahma could be tempted to make the switch to San Siro in order to join up with Algerian compatriot Ismael Bennacer.
Benrahma's current deal at Brentford will expire in 2022, and the Bees have reportedly slapped a €28m (£25.2m) price tag on the winger's head.
Championship clubs keen on Chelsea goalkeeper Nathan Baxter?
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Chelsea goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Derby County and Birmingham City.
While Baxter is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premier League giants, he has enjoyed four loan periods away from Stamford Bridge.
After previously representing Solihull Moors, Woking and Yeovil Town, the 21-year-old recently made 14 appearances for Scottish Premiership side Ross County.
Having impressed during his time North of the border, The Sun claims that Derby and Birmingham are interested in securing a season-long loan deal for the prospect.
With previous Derby goalkeeper Ben Hamer returning to parent club Huddersfield Town and Lee Camp having left Birmingham, both clubs require a new number one.
Baxter still has three years remaining on his Chelsea contract.
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