Today and Sunderland’s EFL Transfer Notebook explains its position on Jack Clarke and Chelsea’s competition for one of the Championship’s young starsToday and#039; The EFL Transfer Notebook as Sunderland makes its point. Jack Clarke and Chelsea are competing for one of the Championship’s young stars.As the January transfer window draws to a close, EFL clubs continue to race against time to make last-minute signings. Clubs have until 23:00 on February 1 to complete their transfer operations. Late signings could be the difference between success and failure this season.Here is the latest EFL Transfer Notebook with analysis from our EFL72 team. You can also subscribe to our daily EFL newsletter below.Clarke not for saleSunderland have clarified their position on the future of star player Jack Clarke, announcing that the winger will not be for sale this month. Fabrizio Romano reports that the 23-year-old winger has reportedly attracted the attention of Italian side Lazio, but a bid of €16m (£13.6m) has been rejected by the Black Cats.Itand#039; thought Clarke’s potential summer deal could cost around €30m (£25.5m) but the club want to keep him if they win promotion to the Premier League.Chelsea joins race for Wharton.The Sun reports that Chelsea are now keen on signing Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton. Premier League side Crystal Palace held talks with the 19-year-old this month but have yet to meet Blackburnand#039’s £25m valuation.Chelsea sporting director Paul Winstanley was spotted watching the young midfielder last week, who signed a new five-year deal at Ewood Park last month. Itand believed that a loan clause could be included in a possible deal and Wharton would return to the club for the rest of the season.Palace are reportedly unwilling to beat their current bid of £18.5m, including add-ons, as Blackburn await a more significant bid.Aston Villa Middlesbrough’s pursuit of winger Morgan Rogers has hit another hurdle after a third bid was rejected by the Teesside club. The Telegraph reported that Unai Emery’s side had made a bid of around £7.5m, which had already been rejected twice earlier this month – with Birmingham Live claiming the offer was around double that of around £15m.The 21-year-old has expressed his desire to leave Boro for the Premier League despite only signing for £1.5m from Manchester City this summer. Michael Carrickand’s side are said to want a double bid for Rogers, leaving Villa racing against the clock to secure a deal before Thursday and the deadline.Battle of Leicesterand#039;S SensThe story of Leicester and Inter Milan midfielder Stefano Sens has continued this window, but it looks like a deal could still go through. Sky Sports report that while the Foxes are said to be close to a potential move, some financial aspects could become an issue for Enzo Maresca’s side.The two clubs were thought to be in talks over a loan deal for the 28-year-old, but Inter are now thought to want Leicester to sign him on a permanent deal if they win promotion to the Premier League this season.Blackpool offered WednesdayLeague One side Blackpool are in talks to sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder George Byers. TeamTALK reports that the Owls could decide to cash in on a potential move this month, with Byers out of contract at Hillsborough at the end of the season..