Next up, Garry Monk's men are in EFL Cup action against Rochdale this evening, before thoughts return back to the second tier ahead of recently-relegated Watford's visit to Hillsborough on Saturday. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Hornets set for transfer windfall
Watford could be set to part ways with left-back Pervis Estupinan, with Villarael tipped to pay around £14m to sign the Ecuador international. He's been out on loan at various clubs for the last four years. (Sport Witness) Photo: JUAN CEVALLOS
2. Palace escalate Benrahma approach
Crystal Palace are said to have escalated their efforts to beat Leeds and Aston Villa to sign Brentford's Said Benrahma. They're set to meet with the club's officials ahead of lodging a bid, likely to be in the region of £20m. (Sky Sports) Photo: Alex Burstow
3. Terriers could re-sign former player
Huddersfield Town look set to go head-to-head with Rotherham United in the race to sign free agent striker Anthony Pilkington. The ex-Terrier is looking for a new club after leaving Wigan Athletic. (Football Insider) Photo: Nathan Stirk
4. Exeter to sit on the Watkins millions
Exeter City president Julian Tagg has insisted he's in no rush to spend the £4m sell-on fee the club netted from Brentford's sale of Ollie Watkins, revealing fears of the division's financial uncertainty. (BBC Sport) Photo: Alex Burstow