{"id":338002,"date":"2019-01-12T05:50:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T10:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=338002"},"modified":"2019-01-12T06:04:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-12T11:04:00","slug":"ftn-championship-transfer-news-including-kiko-casilla-and-ben-woodburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/01\/12\/ftn-championship-transfer-news-including-kiko-casilla-and-ben-woodburn\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Championship Transfer News Including Kiko Casilla and Ben Woodburn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/01\/11\/ftn-latest-on-james-tarkowski-okazaki-coutinho-and-mitrovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Football Transfer News<\/a> looks at the latest news and rumours from the Championship, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/real-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Madrid<\/a> goalkeeper in talks with <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/10\/26\/marcelo-bielsa-who-exactly-is-leeds-new-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leeds United<\/a>, plus Ben Woodburn, <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool\u2019s<\/a> Welsh international being chased by several promotion chasers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/01\/09\/ftn-latest-on-gonzalo-higuain-manolas-and-arnautovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FTN,\u00a0<\/a>brought to you by Last Word on Football, also looks at the young QPR star interesting Premier League Clubs. Also, can Ipswich add Brentford midfielder <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3d9ef282\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alan  Judge<\/a> to their relegation-threatened squad? We also take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/cardiff-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cardiff City<\/a> defender wanted by in-form Hull City.<\/p>\n<h1>Championship Transfer News<\/h1>\n<h2>Leeds Chase Madrid Keeper<\/h2>\n<p>Leeds United\u2019s search for a new goalkeeper could be over. Real Madrid shot-stopper <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/58bc7d18\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kiko  Casilla<\/a> is reportedly in talks to move to Elland Road. The 32-year-old former Spain international has yet to feature for Madrid this season and could favour the move.<\/p>\n<p>United have been looking for a new keeper since <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> loanee <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/dd26b605\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamal  Blackman<\/a> broke his leg in November. 22-year-old <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/4879f8cb\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bailey  Peacock-Farrell<\/a> has been in goal since, but Marco Bielsa is keen to add experience. Casilla has been Real\u2019s back-up keeper since signing in 2015 from Espanyol.<\/p>\n<h2>Ipswich Open Talks With Judge<\/h2>\n<p>Relegation-threatened <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/01\/09\/ftn-andre-dozzell-will-grigg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ipswich Town<\/a> are in talks to sign midfielder <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/3d9ef282\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alan  Judge<\/a>. The 30-year-old is in the latter stages of his contract and Brentford are willing to let him leave. Manager Paul Lambert wants to add experience to his squad and the Republic of Ireland international fits the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Judge has featured 25 times this season but primarily from the bench. The midfielder missed almost two seasons after suffering a leg break at Portman Road. He returned at the beginning of last year. It is understood that the deal would be a permanent one until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<h2>Connolly Wanted by Tigers<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/01\/02\/ftn-football-league-transfer-news-including-jarrod-bowen-jonathan-williams-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hull City<\/a> could be about to make their first signing of the transfer window. Cardiff City defender <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/2797fc1d\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew  Connolly<\/a> is reportedly the player in talks. The experienced 31-year-old has been told he can leave Cardiff and is keen on a move to Hull. It is expected that the deal will be a loan until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Connolly has a lot of experience in the Championship having won four promotions from the division. The former Cardiff Player of the Year has been mainly used as a back-up over the last 18 months. A move for regular first-team football at this stage of his career is an important factor. A deal is expected to be completed in the next 48 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Woodburn Wanted<\/h2>\n<p>Having had his loan at <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/08\/01\/ben-woodburn-signs-for-sheffield-united-on-loan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sheffield United<\/a> cut short, Ben Woodburn is not expected to stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> for long. Several Championship clubs are keen on the Wales international. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appears to be keen to allow the youngster to leave on loan again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/01\/11\/west-brom-can-close-the-gap-on-norwich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Brom<\/a>, Hull City, Brentford and Blackburn are all reportedly interested. The 19-year-old is currently recovering from an ankle injury but should be fit soon. Liverpool are currently considering the various offers for their young attacker. After a disappointing spell in Sheffield, Klopp will be keen to get the next loan right.<\/p>\n<h2>QPR Set Price Tag For Eze<\/h2>\n<p>Queens Park Rangers have placed a \u00a310 million price tag on their young star <a  target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fbref.com\/en\/players\/ae4fc6a4\/?utm_campaign=Linker&#038;utm_source=direct&#038;utm_medium=linker-\" onclick=\"sr_record_analytics_event(&#039;newsfeed_click&#039;,&#039;&#039;, sr_record_directory(),&#039;sr_tracker&#039;);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eberechi  Eze<\/a>. Several Premier League clubs including <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/tottenhamfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tottenham<\/a>, Liverpool and <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/bournemouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bournemouth<\/a> have been impressed with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2018\/12\/11\/young-england-starlets-signing-new-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">England<\/a> Under-20 international.<\/p>\n<p>QPR believe Eze has a big future and do not want to lose him. Rangers are currently in contention for a play-off place and losing Eze could damage those hopes.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"WnBk28NGQF9u4jCEtJc-CQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1079805094\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WnBk28NGQF9u4jCEtJc-CQ',sig:'8ILNtQPcCyaFF_-QpSCkV0qHlieRKk5PO02LsrEsvx4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1079805094',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s FTN looks at the latest news and rumours from around the Championship. 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