Meanwhile, the January transfer window is picking up pace, and it will be intriguing to see whether the Owls are able to land some quality new recruits before the deadline. For now, here's all the latest news and rumours from the Championship...
5. Owls second favourites to land Magpies striker
Sheffield Wednesday are now second favourites with the bookies to sign Newcastle United's Dwight Gayle, who tore the Championship up on loan with West Brom last season. (Sky Bet). (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
6. Scottish giants target Owls stopper
Rangers and Celtic are among a number of clubs looking to sign Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Cameron Dawson. His contract is set to expire this summer, meaning he could be available on the cheap. (Sheffield Star). (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. Forest firm favourites to land Seagulls veteran
Nottingham Forest are now odds-on favourites to land Brighton's veteran striker Glenn Murray this month, with Reading and Aston Villa trailing behind them in the distance. (Sky Bet). (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
8. Bluebirds eye out of favour Ligue 1 defender
Cardiff City are rumoured to be plotting a move for Rennes defender Souleyman Doumbia, who is desperate to leave the Ligue 1 high-flyers in the pursuit of first team football. (L'Equipe). (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images) Photo: Marco Rosi