Championship transfer rumours: Nottingham Forest set to sign defender, one player in and one out at Aston Villa return and West Brom looking for new signing

Nottingham Forest are reportedly ready to sign former West Brom man Claudio Yacob on a free transfer, which would be their 16th signing of the season.

Ex-Chelsea defender John Terry looks to be edging closer to a return to Aston Villa '“ the defender dropped a hint that he would be going somewhere in an Instagram post on Tuesday and Villa's owners have reportedly sanctioned the move.

Meanwhile, out of favour striker Ross McCormack could finally seal a move away from Villa Park to the Australian A-League and Central Coast Mariners. The Scot previously spent time on loan with Melbourne United.

West Brom are looking for a new signing or sorts as The Express and Star claim the Baggies want to appoint Nottingham Forest sporting director Luke Dowling as their new technical director.

The Hawthorns could see a flurry of post-deadline day activity, with ex-Norwich City man Wes Hoolahan and now former Canary Russell Martin said to be on trial at the club.

Blackburn Rovers have finally completed the signing of Coleraine midfielder Brad Lyons after some doubts over whether the deadline day deal would be approved.

The loan deal for the Northern Irish star will become permanent in January.