Boro will look to bounce back this weekend, when they play host to Birmingham City - a side they thrashed 4-1 last month - in a Saturday lunchtime kick-off.Meanwhile, Middlesbrough continue to plot their transfer business as January window deals gradually trickle through, and it will be fascinating to see which new faces the club can bring in over the coming weeks.As always, we've scoured the web to provide you with a round-up of all the latest news and transfer talk from the second tier - scroll down to see the top stories doing the rounds in the Championship.
1. Bees see two games postponed
Brentford have seen their next two Championship matches postponed, after an outbreak of COVID-19 at the club. They'll now have to reschedule games against Bristol City and Reading. (BBC Sport) Photo: Warren Little
2. Bluebirds dealt transfer blow
Cardiff City have reportedly had a bid for defender Perry Ng knocked back by Crewe Alexandra. The League One side look likely to demand more than the £250k initial bid from the Bluebirds. (Sky Sports) Photo: Gareth Copley
3. Luton loanee heads to Stoke
Stoke City are closing in on a loan move for promising Sheffield United youngster Rhys Norrington-Davies, following his return from a half-season spell with Luton Town. (Stoke Sentinel) Photo: Naomi Baker
4. Canary credits Ferdinand influence
Norwich City starlet Jonathan Tomkinson has revealed that ex-pro Rio Ferdinand has been a "mentor" to him, and that he's eager to head out on loan to continue his development in the near future. (Pink Un) Photo: Catherine Ivill