As the summer transfer window approaches and the Championship season nears its conclusion, several players have garnered significant attention from Premier League teams. Among them are a Player of the Season award winner, reliable midfielders, and a standout winger featured in the Team of the Season.
According to Sky Sports News, these five Championship players have caught the eye of top-flight clubs. Hayden Hackney, a 23-year-old midfielder, has been a consistent performer in the Championship and a target for Premier League clubs. Having won the Championship's Player of the Season award, Hackney has scored five league goals and provided eight assists.
His contract, which runs until 2027, has Middlesbrough keen to retain him amidst their promotion push. Several clubs, including Coventry City, Everton, Tottenham, Leeds United, and Manchester United, have been linked to Hackney.
Imran Louza, on the other hand, has transformed his game since struggling in the Premier League with Watford in the 2021/22 season. With seven goals and nine assists in 39 Championship matches, Louza has become an attractive prospect. His Watford deal has two years remaining, and with the team unlikely to earn promotion, he may draw interest this summer.
Leo Scienza has been instrumental in Southampton's recent form and push for promotion following his move from 1. FC Heidenheim in September. If Southampton returns to the Premier League, Scienza is expected to be part of the squad; otherwise, his performances may attract interest from other clubs.
His teammate, Shea Charles, has also garnered attention, making promotion crucial for Southampton. The club has a strong position with Scienza, whose contract runs until the summer of 2029. Ethan Galbraith has excelled this season, becoming a creative force for Swansea and impressing on the international stage with Northern Ireland.
After catching the eye of Gianfranco Zola during a play-off defeat to Italy, Galbraith's contract, which runs until 2028 with an option to extend, has become a point of discussion. Galbraith has rejected Swansea's initial contract offer, which is believed to be less favorable than those offered to other top performers. Although there has been interest from Premier League and Championship clubs, no formal offers have been made since Wrexham's bid was rejected in January.
Millwall's Femi Azeez has been one of the Championship's top attacking players this season, contributing eight goals and seven assists. With two years remaining on his current deal, Azeez has been named in the Team of the Season, and Millwall continues to fight for automatic promotion.