Five Championship sides battle for Sheffield Wednesday defender, Swansea City striker speaks out on exit rumours - Championship gossip

Next up, Bristol City travel to Hillsborough next weekend, which should be a tough test for Garry Monk's side in their quest for promotion. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...

Derby County are set to go head-to-head with the likes of West Brom and Huddersfield Town to sign Sheffield Wednesday defender Morgan Fox next month, as interest in the player continues to increase. (Team Talk)

Ex-footballer Darren Bent has suggested that Leeds United will look to sign a creative midfielder in January, as they look to find a reliable backup option for veteran Pablo Hernandez. (Football Insider)

Swansea City striker Andre Ayew has batted away suggestions that he could leave the club in January, instead claiming that he wants to "do something great" with the Welsh side. (BBC Sport)

Fulham midfielder Jean Michael Seri looks set to return to Craven Cottage in January, after failing to impress during the first half of his loan spell with Galatasaray. (Sport Witness)

Preston North End are understood to have no interest in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher on loan in January, as he would be unlikely to play regular first team football at Deepdale. (Lancashire Evening Post)

Queens Park Rangers and Brentford are looking to secure Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes, who has been putting in some fine performances in the Scottish Premiership this season. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool and Aston Villa are both believed to be keeping an eye on Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda, who has been excelling on loan with Swindon Town. (Birmingham Mail)

Should Leeds United secure promotion, RB Salzburg striker Erling Haaland could sensationally join the Whites instead of Manchester United, as his advisers believe he needs to join a "stepping stone" club. (Daily Star)