Birmingham City have appointed former Reading youngster and coach, Chris Davies, as first-team manager ahead of their return to League One. Blues, who had not been in the third tier for over 30 years, were relegated on the final day following a tumultuous season in the Championship. John Eustace, Wayne Rooney and Tony Mowbray all took charge at St Andrew's during the course of the season, veteran Mowbray forced to step back due to ill health. Davies, who spent last season as a coach under Ange P
Chelsea have signed defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Premier League rivals Fulham on a free transfer.Adarabioyo, who joined Fulham in 2020, is Chelsea's first signing since Enzo Maresca was announced as manager on a five-year deal earlier this week.
Middlesbrough have announced their pre-season schedule, with five friendly games planned before the start of the new Championship season.