Meanwhile, Championship clubs continue to eye potential transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window, which should offer an ideal opportunity for second-tier sides to strengthen their squads. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
. Boyd finds new club
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley midfielder George Boyd has been picked up by League Two outfit Salford. He was released by Peterborough United after a second brief spell with the Posh. (Club website) Photo: Ian MacNicol
. Pato backed to join Blues
South American football expert Phil Vickery has backed Birmingham City to complete a shock swoop for ex-AC Milan star Alexandre Pato, should they supply a suitably lucrative deal offer. (Sky Sports) Photo: Miguel Schincariol
. Wycombe sign McCleary
Wycombe Wanderers have completed the signing of former Jamaica winger Garath McCleary. The 33-year-old was released by Reading at the end of last season. He previously featured in the top tier with the Royals. (Club website) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
1. Boyd finds new club
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley midfielder George Boyd has been picked up by League Two outfit Salford. He was released by Peterborough United after a second brief spell with the Posh. (Club website) Photo: Ian MacNicol
2. Pato backed to join Blues
South American football expert Phil Vickery has backed Birmingham City to complete a shock swoop for ex-AC Milan star Alexandre Pato, should they supply a suitably lucrative deal offer. (Sky Sports) Photo: Miguel Schincariol
3. Wycombe sign McCleary
Wycombe Wanderers have completed the signing of former Jamaica winger Garath McCleary. The 33-year-old was released by Reading at the end of last season. He previously featured in the top tier with the Royals. (Club website) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
4. Flint set for surgery
Sheffield Wednesday have suffered a major injury blow, with recent recruit Aden Flint set to undergo hamstring surgery following an injury picked up against Rotherham United last week. (Club website) Photo: Tony Marshall