Spygate latest: Claims three other Championship clubs could have been spied on

The sensational Spygate scandal that has engulfed two of Albion’s fellow Championship sides continues to rumble on.

Last week Southampton were charged after it was claimed a member of their backroom staff had been caught spying on Middlesbrough - ahead of the clash between the pair in the play-offs.

A 0-0 draw in the first leg was followed by Southampton booking their place in the Championship showpiece for the second time in three seasons.

But the Saints are not celebrating just yet - with an EFL charge looming over their heads.

A decision is set to be made soon, with mounting speculation that they could well be thrown out of the play-offs.

On Wednesday, a number of reports emerged stating that Middlesbrough were set to present evidence to the EFL that up to three other Championship clubs have allegedly been spied on by the Saints this season.

It has been claimed that the clubs involved are Millwall, Norwich and Bristol City, although that has not been confirmed.

It comes as Boro continue to train despite having lost in the semi-final - as they await the outcome of Southampton’s independent hearing.

Elsewhere, late on Wednesday it was revealed that the alleged ‘spy’ was Southampton’s intern analyst Will Salt, with the Daily Mail publishing a picture of him standing behind a tree near Boro’s training ground.

And The Athletic have reported that Middlesbrough have been gathering evidence with a statement a former Saints employee - regarding the practice of spying on opponents ahead of playing them.