7 Championship players who could be poached by Premier League clubs

The Championship is renowned for its competitive nature, where the quality of football is a step above that of any other second tier in Europe. Here, we take a look at players from the division who we think are ready for a transfer to a Premier League club this summer.

For a look at how successful players can become after taking that step up, just take a quick look at Gareth Southgate’s England squad from last summer’s Euros. A stint in the Championship is something many of the nation’s stars have etched on their CVs; Harry Kane, Harry Maguire, Mason Mount… we could go on.

Fulham and Bournemouth will be returning to the top flight next season but the story of the season is arguably Nottingham Forest. Rock bottom of the table in September, Steve Cooper and his young side have risen to third spot and will fancy their chances of promotion in the play-offs.

For football clubs – particularly in the Premier League – there can quite often be a desire within scouting departments to search for signings on the continent. Conducting transfer business with clubs lower down the football food chain is often overlooked.

But, sometimes, a player is simply too good to miss out on. We have taken a look at seven players who could be in line to make the illustrious jump up to the Premier League next season.

Fulham’s teenage sensation came a stone’s throw away from signing for Liverpool in the January window – and Carvalho will move to Anfield this summer.

“About next season, he will not be our football player,” Fulham boss Marco Silva recently confirmed. “It’s difficult for me, I can’t speak about the situation.

“You know how I love the boy, I don’t need to repeat again. I would love to have him with me more time as well at this football