Wednesday visit Cardiff City on the opening weekend of the season, with matches against the likes of Bristol City, recently-relegated Watford, and Queens Park Rangers on the horizon afterwards. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Rams linked with Maddison
Derby County have been linked with a move for ex-Peterborough and Newcastle United winger Marcus Maddison. The player is on the hunt for a new club after being released by the Posh earlier in the summer. (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Pantling
6. Potters set to cut Ndiaye losses
Stoke City look set to cut their losses on £14m flop midfielder Badou Ndiaye, with a bid in the region of £1.7m likely to be enough for Turkish giants Besiktas to land their key target. (Sport Witness) Photo: Harry Trump
7. Swans lead Lowe chase
Preston North End, Millwall and Celtic look set to lose out on Wigan Athletic winger Jamal Lowe, with the latest reports suggesting Swansea City are in "pole position" to sign the in-demand ace. (Wales Online) Photo: Alex Burstow
8. Hornets duo eyed by Valencia
Valencia are looking to striker a double deal with Watford for Etienne Capoue and Luis Suarez, according to Spanish media reports. The Spanish giants are looking to secure the pair on a loan deal. (Sport Witness) Photo: Richard Heathcote