Oxford United's English midfielder Cameron Brannagan, 25, is attracting interest from Sheffield United, QPR, Stoke, Preston and Blackpool

Brentford are interested in signing 26-year-old Preston North End midfielder Ben Pearson, whose deal with the Deepdale club runs out in the summer. West Bromwich Albion and Celtic have also been linked with the Englishman

Sheffield United could move for Preston North End's English centre-back Ben Davies, 25, with manager Chris Wilder desperate to add defensive reinforcements in January.

Rangers will ramp up their pursuit of new recruits with a deal for their top target, Preston star Daniel Johnson, edging closer.

Preston are eyeing up a cut-price move for Charlton Athletic striker Macauley Bonne