Wednesday visit Cardiff City on the opening weekend of the season, with matches against the likes of Bristol City, recently-relegated Watford, and QPR following in quick succession afterwards. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Harrop tipped for new deal
Preston North End are reportedly moving closer to a breakthrough in contract negotiations with Josh Harrop, and could be set to keep the midfielder at the club on a new long-term deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Toffees' move could be hijacked
Everton's plans to sign Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure could be scuppered, with reports claiming Ligue 1 giants Monaco could hijack the deal and bring the ex-Rennes ace back to France in a €25m deal. (Sport Witness) Photo: ADAM DAVY
3. Ayala not on Robins' radar
Ex-Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala has been ruled out as a potential transfer target for Bristol City, although the Robins are understood to be interested in in-demand right-back Steven Sessegnon (Bristol Post) Photo: Lewis Storey
4. Swans capture Lowe
Swansea City have beaten off competition from the likes of Preston and Celtic to sign winger Jamal Lowe from Wigan. The 26-year-old is the fifth signing in a busy transfer window for the club. (BBC Sport) Photo: Lewis Storey