A major transfer story has broken as Sheffield United are reported to have submitted an eight million pound bid for central defender Bobby Thomas, with talks between the clubs now underway. This comes as manager Frank Lampard faces a defensive puzzle following a recent player sale and a string of key injuries. We have the latest details on Thomas’s contract and his on-field impact that makes him so valuable. In other news, Lampard also provided a comprehensive injury update on the squad ahead of the weekend’s match against Derby County. He gave specific timelines for the returns of Ben Sheaf, Josh Eccles, and Joel Latibeaudiere, and confirmed the availability of Ephron Mason-Clark.

A fresh daily for Sky Blues fans. The EFL names Anthony Backhouse to referee Saturday’s trip to Derby, with his assistants and fourth official confirmed. Coventry’s Oxford United away tickets moved fast again, selling out after a lunchtime tranche. Millwall confirm The Den for Round Two of the Carabao Cup, with the date to land in the week beginning 25 August. We scan Derby’s latest under John Eustace, their injuries and likely threats, then set out what Frank Lampard’s side can lean on at Pride Park. Community note from Sky Blues in the Community included.

The Sky Blues are into Carabao Cup Round Two with an away tie at Millwall in the week of 25 August. We unpack what that means, bring a fresh line on Ben Sheaf’s scan and likely timeline, and check the state of play on Jack Rudoni as Southampton hold talks with a £15m valuation in the background. We also pull detail from CoventryLive’s player ratings after the 1–0 win over Luton, who impressed, why the goal pattern matters, and what to carry into Derby at the weekend. Extended highlights are out if you want the visuals, and we finish with a simple checklist for the week ahead. All in one listen, in plain English, and ready for your commute.