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. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
9. Bolasie opens up on failed Boro move
Middlesbrough transfer target Yannick Bolasie has revealed that he personally called Boro boss Neil Warnock to push through a deadline day move to the club, but an "error on all sides" saw the deal break down. (The Athletic) Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. Stoke starlet compared to Aguero
Stoke City starlet Sami Bahri has been likened to Manchester City icon Sergio Aguero by the local media around his boyhood club Toulouse, with a former coach also branding him a "exceptionally gifted youngster" (Sport Witness) Photo: Alex Livesey