However, the January transfer window is still looming and clubs continue to work hard on bringing players in to bolster their ranks.
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has said he has no plans to end the deal for a current Blades loan star next month while Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper is hoping one of their loan players’ desire to stay with the club will influence whether or not his parent club recalls him.
Preston North End are understood to be competing with two League 1 sides to land a striker while Newcastle United sent a scout to Luton Town to cast an eye over one of their players as they faced Fulham.
A Scottish Premiership side have taken a Blackpool starlet on trial with a view to a potential January loan move while Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City have been linked with on of the Scottish top flights top scorers.
A former Reading player has openly criticised the club for not securing their star players on longer contracts, a Stoke City midfielder is attracting interest from clubs in France and Derby County could be set to sell a former star player in January before he leaves on a free transfer in the summer.
Here are Friday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours:
. CARDIFF, WALES - JULY 27: General view of the Mitre Delta match ball ahead of the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi-final 1st Leg match between Cardiff City and Fulham at Cardiff City Stadium on July 27, 2020 in Cardiff, Wales. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
The January transfer window is just weeks away from opening and the rumour mill is picking up pace Photo: Naomi Baker
1. Ex-Posh starlet set for League Two switch
Lee Tomlin has been training with Walsall and is reportedly close to joining the League Two side permanently following his release by Cardiff City in October. The 33-year-old spent made over 150 appearances for Peterborough United over two spells with the club. (Express & Star) Photo: Pete Norton
2. European giants eye Boro winger
Arsenal, Ajax and RB Leipzig are among the teams scouting Middlesbrough winger Isaiah Jones. The 22-year-old has one goal and eight assists in his breakthrough season with the club. (Northern Echo) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
3. Forest star hints at summer move
Nottingham Forest striker Nuno Da Costa has hinted at a permanent exit from the City Ground this summer. The 31-year-old has admitted he is in talks with Caen, where he has been on loan since for the past month. (Football League World) Photo: James Williamson - AMA
4. Premier League clubs target Bristol City teen
A number of Premier League clubs and sides across Europe are reportedly monitoring Bristol City's Alex Scott ahead of a summer move. Everton, Leicester and West Ham are among the clubs keen. (BristolLive) Photo: Alex Davidson