Meanwhile, second-tier managers are already starting to plot their January transfer business, ahead of the market opening again in the new year and providing an opportunity to strengthen squads further. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Forest fail in Grosicki appeal
Nottingham Forest's appeal to sign West Brom's Kamil Grosicki has been turned down. with an independent arbitration panel upheld the EFL's decision after the club completed the deal a reported 21 seconds post-deadline. (BBC Sport) Photo: Shaun Botterill
6. Ex-Millwall 'keepers join Motherwell
Former Millwall goalkeeper Jordan Archer has been snapped up by Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. He was released by Fulham at the end of last season, after a brief spell at Craven Cottage. (Club website) Photo: Justin Setterfield
7. Clotet discusses former Blues star
Ex-Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet has claimed that their former wonderkid Jude Bellingham, now of Borussia Dortmund, succeeded against all odds at the club, claiming they lacked resources and battled to "survive". (Sport Witness) Photo: Marco Rosi - SS Lazio
8. Brentford wanted Ligue 1 striker
Brentford were reportedly looking to sign Aaron Leya Iseka, the brother of Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, in the last transfer window. The Toulouse striker is now thought to be close to joining Metz. (Sport Witness) Photo: BRUNO FAHY