Fresh Preston North End update hints at key players' future, ex-Crystal Palace ace tipped for Championship switch - Championship gossip

Meanwhile, the Lilywhites continue to plot their transfer business ahead of the upcoming January window next month, and it will be fascinating to see which signing Alex Neil can make to strengthen his squad. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship:

Sheffield United have tied down promising defender Rhys Norrington-Davies to a new contract. The 21-year-old Wales international has been impressing on loan with Luton Town so far this season. (Club website)

Middlesbrough have been tipped to launch a fresh move for Everton winger Yannick Bolasie, after seeing a late move fall short earlier this year. He joined the Toffees for £25m from Crystal Palace back in 2015. (Football Insider)

Nottingham Forest have been hit with a £5000 fine from the FA, after their players "failed to behave in an orderly fashion" in their clash against Watford earlier in the month. (BBC Sport)

Despite reports linking Sheffield Wednesday with a move for NAC Breda's Sydney Van Hooijdonk, it is understood that new immigration rules that will be ushered in with Brexit could scupper a move in the new year. (The Star)

Barnsley have been linked with a move for Forest Green defender Liam Kitching. The former Leeds United starlet has been impressing in League Two this season, as his side continue to battle for promotion. (Football Insider)

Swansea City have announced that youngster Brandon Cooper has signed a new deal, extending his stay with his boyhood club until at least 2023. He's currently on loan with League 2 leaders Newport County. (Wales Online)

Preston's hopes of keeping Alan Browne, Ben Davies, Ben Pearson and Daniel Johnson all at the club are rumoured to be fading, with reports suggesting none of the contract extensions are yet close to be sealed. (The Sun)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has spoken out on the future of Brentford and Norwich City-linked defender William Saliba, revealing it is currently under discussion, and a solution for his lack of game time will be found "soon". (Goal)