16 four-team groups have been drawn, currently made up of three League One and Two teams, before the invited under-21 sides are brought into the competition on July 12.
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Nottingham Forest sign Rangers winger McKay
McKay, who starred in Scotland under Forest boss Mark Warburton, has agreed a four-year deal to become the Championship club’s second signing of the summer after Hibs striker Jason Cummings.
Preston announce former Norwich boss Neil as manager
The 36-year-old Scotsman has agreed a 12-month rolling contract at Deepdale, and will be officially unveiled in a press conference tomorrow afternoon.
Derby County’s Ince completes Huddersfield switch
The mercurial winger, 25, joined the Rams for a record fee of £4.75m in July 2015 following a successful loan spell, and went on to make 115 appearances for the club, scoring 38 times.
Cairney extends Fulham contract at Djalo joins
Fulham captain Tom Cairney has committed his long-term future to the club as Marcelo Djalo joins for undisclosed fee
Derby sign former loanee Wisdom permanently from Liverpool
Derby County have completed the permanent signing of Liverpool right-back Andre Wisdom.
Sunderland approach Preston’s Grayson as takeover talks finish
Sunderland have been granted permission to talk to Preston manager Simon Grayson, while also announcing the proposed sale of the club is off.
Morecambe legend Thompson returns to the Shrimps
Morecambe have re-signed veteran striker Garry Thompson following his release from fellow League Two side Wycombe Wanderers.
Bristol City smash transfer record with Diédhiou signing
Bristol City have smashed their club record transfer fee to secure the signing of Angers striker Famara Diédhiou.
Exeter City re-sign club legend Moxey
Exeter City legend Dean Moxey has returned to the club following eight years away from St James’s Park.
Shrewsbury become first English club to apply for safe standing
The issue of safe standing in the UK, which has been a cause of much debate between fans, was first raised at a Football League meeting in 2014 and the EFL confirmed then that they were open to the idea of safe standing.
Mansfield sign highly-rated Sterling-James
Mansfield have agreed a deal to sign forward Omari Sterling-James on a free transfer from National League side Solihull Moors.
Millwall complete double signing of Saville and Wallace
Saville arrives at The Den having signed a three-year deal with the club, and is the Lions’ second signing of the day after Jed Wallace also left Molineux to join Neil Harris’ men permanently.
Chinese firm 5USport purchase stake in Northampton
A Chinese sports development and education has agreed to buy a major stake in League One club Northampton Town.
“There’s a feel good factor” – Thompson delighted at Pompey move
Portsmouth have completed their first signing since being promoted to League One with the arrival of defender Nathan Thompson.
Fulwell 73 rule themselves out of Sunderland takeover
Supporters Gabe Turner, Ben Turner and Leo Pearlman, all from Fulwell 73, had shown an interested in purchasing the Black Cats from current owner Ellis Short, but have pulled out of the running because of other commitments.
Morais staying at Bolton after agreeing deal
Filipe Morais has committed his immediate future to Bolton Wanderers by signing a one-year deal with the club.
Burton break transfer record to sign striker Boyce
(Picture: Action Images via Reuters) Burton Albion have smashed their club record transfer fee to complete the signing of striker […]
Fleetwood head coach Uwe Rosler signs new contract
Last season, the 48-year-old German masterminded the Cod Army’s greatest ever campaign as they finished fourth in League One, before suffering a heartbreaking loss to Bradford in the play-offs.
Oxford’s Appleton close to Leicester move
Oxford United head coach Michael Appleton is understood to have told the club’s players that he is leaving to become Craig Shakespeare’s assistant at Leicester City.