The position where each of the 24 Championship clubs need to recruit on deadline day - including Preston North End, Luton, Barnsley and Huddersfield Town

There is just over a day left for Championship clubs to do any last-minute shopping.

At 5pm on Thursday the transfer window shuts, leaving managers to work with what they have until January - unless they can pick up some free agents. But what position do each of the clubs need to strengthen as they look to achieve their season aims. Click and scroll through to find out and see whether you agree.

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Following the loss of Keiffer Moore to Wigan  for 4m, a new striker would strengthen the squad.placeholder image
Following the loss of Keiffer Moore to Wigan for 4m, a new striker would strengthen the squad.
With Jota and Che Adams leaving in the summer, some more inspiration in the final third to provide a spark would be welcomed. Whether that be striker or attacking midfielder.placeholder image
With Jota and Che Adams leaving in the summer, some more inspiration in the final third to provide a spark would be welcomed. Whether that be striker or attacking midfielder.
A new goalkeeper would allow youngster Andrew Fisher to go out on loan to L1 or L2 club to gain valuable experience.placeholder image
A new goalkeeper would allow youngster Andrew Fisher to go out on loan to L1 or L2 club to gain valuable experience.
After losing Neal Mapauy in big-money move the Bees are in need of a striker. Been linked with Charlton's Lyle Taylor.placeholder image
After losing Neal Mapauy in big-money move the Bees are in need of a striker. Been linked with Charlton's Lyle Taylor.
Where to start? Lee Johnson says he needs five new players in. A centre-half to replace Adam Webster and a striker are a must while right back and midfield are also areas of concern.placeholder image
Where to start? Lee Johnson says he needs five new players in. A centre-half to replace Adam Webster and a striker are a must while right back and midfield are also areas of concern.
Since a move for the brilliantly-named Le Havre striker Alimami Glory broke down they need options in the forward areas with a loan most likely.placeholder image
Since a move for the brilliantly-named Le Havre striker Alimami Glory broke down they need options in the forward areas with a loan most likely.
Anfernee Dijksteel has left to join Middlesbrough meaning a right-back is required. In addition, if Lyle Taylor leaves another striker will need to arrive.placeholder image
Anfernee Dijksteel has left to join Middlesbrough meaning a right-back is required. In addition, if Lyle Taylor leaves another striker will need to arrive.
What more do you want after signing Wayne Rooney? Well, Philip Cocu is still in the market for others, namely a forward. Andre Ayew has been linked.placeholder image
What more do you want after signing Wayne Rooney? Well, Philip Cocu is still in the market for others, namely a forward. Andre Ayew has been linked.
Midfielder Harry Arter joined on loan this week but defensive reinforcements are still needed.placeholder image
Midfielder Harry Arter joined on loan this week but defensive reinforcements are still needed.
In need of a winger. Could Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy, who has been linked with week, be the answer?placeholder image
In need of a winger. Could Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy, who has been linked with week, be the answer?
Grant McCann wants to strengthen the Tigers' midfield and has returned to his old club Doncaster Rovers to try and sign his former captain Ben Whiteman.placeholder image
Grant McCann wants to strengthen the Tigers' midfield and has returned to his old club Doncaster Rovers to try and sign his former captain Ben Whiteman.
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