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Championship news: Leeds signing today, Sunderland deal claim, Aston Villa loan return
LEEDS UNITED are set to sign Ajax defender Pascal Struijk, Sunderland could strengthen their goalkeeping ranks with the capture of Andy Lonergan while Ross McCormack has returned to Aston Villa - Express Sport brings you the latest Championship transfer news, rumours and gossip.
Ajax defender Pascal Struijk plays with ADO Den Haag youth
Championship news: Leeds signing imminent, Sunderland deal claim, Aston Villa loan return
Pascal Struijk to Leeds
Leeds United are set to Ajax defender Pascal Struijk today.
The 18-year-old centre-back travelled to England yesterday to finalise the transfer.
He will initially link up with Carlos Corberan’s Under-23 team.
Struijk featured for Holland at the Under-17 European Championship in 2016.
He leaves Ajax without featuring at first-team level for the Dutch giants.
Pascal Struijk is set to join Leeds United from Ajax
Leeds United keeper Andy Lonergan has agreed a deal with Sunderland
Andy Lonergan to Sunderland
Leeds goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has agreed to join Sunderland.
According to Roker Report, the 34-year-old has given the green light to an 18-month deal with the Black Cats.
He returns to England today after spending the week in Spain with Leeds on a warm-weather training camp.
Lonergan enjoys a good relationship with Sunderland assistant boss Kit Symons, having played for the ex-Fulham manager at Craven Cottage.
Leeds will look to sign a replacement before allowing Lonergan to leave.
Ross McCormack has returned to Aston Villa following his loan spell with Melbourne City
Ross McCormack to Aston Villa
Ross McCormack has returned to Aston Villa following the conclusion of his Melbourne City loan spell.
The 31-year-old left Australia this morning and is due to spend time with his family before meeting with Villa Park chiefs.
He is unlikely to return to Melbourne on loan but Steve Bruce is happy to sell.
McCormack and Bruce infamously fell out last term and the striker failed to win over the Villa boss in pre-season.
The Scot is attracting interest from the MLS.
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