Meanwhile, second-tier managers are already starting to plot their January transfer business, ahead of the market opening again in the new year and providing an opportunity to strengthen squads further. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Clotet discusses former Blues star
Ex-Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet has claimed that their former wonderkid Jude Bellingham, now of Borussia Dortmund, succeeded against all odds at the club, claiming they lacked resources and battled to "survive". (Sport Witness) Photo: Marco Rosi - SS Lazio
6. Brentford wanted Ligue 1 striker
Brentford were reportedly looking to sign Aaron Leya Iseka, the brother of Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, in the last transfer window. The Toulouse striker is now thought to be close to joining Metz. (Sport Witness) Photo: BRUNO FAHY
7. Heckingbottom favourite for Mansfield job
Ex-Leeds United boss Paul Heckingbottom has been named as the bookies' favourite for the vacant Mansfield job. His last managerial role was a nine-month spell with Hibernian. (Sky Bet) Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Duo set to battle for Cook
West Ham and West Brom have been tipped to head-to-head for Bournemouth defender Steve Cook in the January transfer window. The 29-year-old has been with the Cherries since he left Brighton in 2012. (Football Insider) Photo: Pool