Championship Latest: Wolves Prepare For £35m Exit, Bolton Wanderers Trial International Striker

The Championship transfer market continues to move quickly, with several of Lincoln City’s new divisional rivals facing significant decisions over key players.

West Ham United are working to retain their captain, Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to lose a leading midfielder, while Bolton Wanderers are assessing a familiar forward. Elsewhere, Charlton Athletic may have to respond to growing interest in one of their most important players.

Here are today’s Championship headlines.

West Ham United Hopeful Jarrod Bowen Will Stay

West Ham United are reportedly increasingly confident that Jarrod Bowen will remain with the club following their relegation to the Championship.

The Hammers captain is expected to clarify his future in the coming days after discussions about the part he could play in their attempt to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. There have been no official approaches for the 29-year-old so far, allowing West Ham to concentrate on convincing him to stay.

According to the latest reports, talks have centred on the club’s promotion plans and Bowen’s importance as both a player and captain. He would also reportedly become the highest-paid player in the Championship if he remains at the London Stadium.

Bowen scored nine goals and provided 11 assists in the Premier League last season, despite West Ham finishing in the relegation places. Keeping him would give them one of the most proven attacking players in the second tier and provide some stability during a summer of significant change.

West Ham have already sold Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur for £85 million. Crysencio Summerville is attracting interest from Manchester United and other Premier League clubs, while defender Konstantinos Mavropanos has also been linked with a departure.

Those potential exits have strengthened West Ham’s determination to retain Bowen rather than dismantle the core of their squad. His final decision is expected shortly and will have a major bearing on how their promotion challenge is viewed before the season begins.