Meanwhile, Championship managers now have less than a month to finalise their January transfer window plans, and the competition for players is set to be especially fierce given the injury issues that have blighted the season so far. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Big money Forest signing could leave in summer
Nottingham Forest's £13.2m signing Joao Carvalho looks like he could be set to leave the club permanently at the end of the season, as his current loan club Almeria are said to have an option-to-buy clause in his deal. (The 72) Photo: George Wood
6. Magpies icon's son eyed by Championship sides
Airdrie sensation Thomas Robert, the son of ex-Newcastle United star Laurent Robert, is believed to be on the radar of a number of Championship sides. However, Rangers are favourites to sign him. (Football Insider) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Owls-linked striker could opt to extend Magpies deal
Despite previous reports from the North East claiming Newcastle's Dwight Gayle would be available for £5m in January, the Sheffield Wednesday-linked striker has now been tipped to extend his contract. (Football Insider) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Leeds-linked ace could leave Norwich in January
Leeds United-linked Emi Buendia is believed to have not ruled out a January exit from Norwich City, although it is unclear whether his club would sanction a move. He's said to be on Arsenal's transfer shortlist. (Football London) Photo: Clive Rose