Gossip: Blues eyeing forwards Kone and Joseph
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Birmingham City and Middlesbrough have emerged as two of as many as 10 Championship clubs battling to sign Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone, 21, after the Ivorian netted 18 goals in League One last season. (EFL Analysis), external
Blues are also keen on Leeds United forward Mateo Joseph but face competition for the Spain Under-21 international with La Liga side Real Betis and Ligue 1 club Strasbourg also interested. (GiveMeSport), external