Next up, Monk’s side host Wigan Athletic on Saturday, and the Owls will be eager to move back in to the play-off places with three points at Hillsborough. In the mean time, there’s plenty of rumours doing the rounds in the division, as managers keep a watchful eye on the upcoming January transfer window. Click and scroll through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
5. Robins eye ex-Owls striker
Bristol City are rumoured to be interested in signing ex-Sheffield Wednesday striker Gary Hooper, who is now a free agent, but a move for the Scotsman is said to have fallen through. (Bristol Post). (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
6. Boro dealt blow in striker chase
Middlesbrough look to have been dealt a blow in their apparent pursuit of Bristol Rovers talisman Jonson Clarke-Harris, who is set to meet with his current employers to thrash out a contract extension. (Hartlepool Mail). (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson
7. Whites target commits future to current club
Lazio striker Felipe Caicedo has in effect ended speculation over a move to Leeds United, after signing a new deal which has seen him commit his future to the Serie A side until 2022. (Football Italia). (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images) Photo: Marco Rosi
8. Blues boss tips summer signing to flourish
Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet has backed summer signing Ivan Sunjic to go from strength to strength at the club, after the Croatian ace scored a screamer for his side last weekend. (Birmingham Mail). (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins