Clarets close in on ex-England midfielder - Friday's EFL gossip

Clarets close on former Liverpool man, Leeds eyeing striker deal, Owls target Premier League defender.

Former Liverpool, Newcastle and England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is set to complete a move to Burnley on a free transfer. (Football League World)

Jobe Bellingham is expected to stay at Sunderland this month, despite transfer interest across the Premier League and Europe, but will likely leave in the summer. (The Sun)

Preston have cooled their interest in Crystal Palace wide man Jeffrey Schlupp, who has fallen out of favour at Selhurst Park and has also been linked with Blackburn. (Lancashire Evening Post)

Rovers midfielder Dilan Markanday is a target for League One Leyton Orient after an impressive loan spell in League Two with Chesterfield. (Football Insider)

Leeds are hoping to beat Werder Bremen to the signing of former Germany striker Mergim Berisha from Hoffenheim, with a long-term loan deal a possibility. (Sky Sports Germany)

Middlesbrough are lining up a loan for Bournemouth's Republic of Ireland keeper Mark Travers. (Football Insider)

Sheffield Wednesday are keen on a deal for Ipswich defender Harry Clarke on loan for the rest of the season. (Sheffield Star)

Venezia goalkeeper Jesse Joronen has emerged as transfer target for Watford this month following an injury to first-choice Daniel Bachmann. (DiMarzio - in Italian)

The Hornets have also been linked, along with Middlesbrough, with a move for Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers. (talkSPORT)

Portsmouth are poised to confirm the loan arrival of Isaac Hayden from Newcastle United, beating a number of their Championship rivals to the midfielder. (The Portsmouth News)

Huddersfield Town have agreed a permanent deal to sign Luton Town striker Joe Taylor having failed to get a move over the line in the summer. (Football Insider)