Meanwhile, Championship managers are running out of time to finalise their January transfer window plans, and the competition for players is set to be fierce given the injury issues that have blighted the season so far. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Big money Forest signing could leave in summer
Nottingham Forest's £13.2m signing Joao Carvalho looks like he could be set to leave the club permanently at the end of the season, as his current loan club Almeria are said to have an option-to-buy clause in his deal. (The 72) Photo: George Wood
6. Warburton makes bold player claim
QPR boss Mark Warburton has claimed Celtic and Rangers-linked star Bright Osayi-Samuel is "destined for the Premier League", and stated he hopes it will be with his side should they eventually secure promotion. (West London Sport) Photo: Clive Rose
7. Magpies icon's son eyed by Championship sides
Airdrie sensation Thomas Robert, the son of ex-Newcastle United star Laurent Robert, is believed to be on the radar of a number of Championship sides. However, Rangers are favourites to sign him. (Football Insider) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. Pedro in bizarre Los Blancos link
A bizarre report has linked Real Madrid with a move for Watford starlet Joao Pedro, who has, apparently, impressed Los Blancos' scouts with his stellar start to the 2020/21 campaign. (Sport Witness) Photo: Richard Heathcote