Alex Neil's side take on Stoke City on Saturday afternoon, in what should be an intriguing contest between the two sides. Meanwhile, Preston continue to chase key transfer targets ahead of the window closing next month. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship
1. Forest and Swansea battle for defender
Nottingham Forest and Swansea City are both believed to have made offers for Almeria defender Mathieu Peybernes. The 29-year-old has previously starred in France for the likes of Bastia and Sochaux. (Sport Witness) Photo: FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI
2. Baggies hit Grant stumbling block
West Bromwich Albion are said to have been frustrated in their attempts to sign Huddersfield Town's star striker Karlan Grant, with the Terriers refusing to budge on their £18m valuation of the player. (The 72) Photo: George Wood
3. Charlton knock back latest Championship bid
Bournemouth and Brentford target Dillon Phillips is set to have been the subject of a bid from an unnamed Championship club. Charlton are said to have rejected it, although the 'keeper is expected to leave. (South London Press) Photo: Michael Regan
4. Cherries could hijack Terriers deal
Reports from Portugal have suggested that Huddersfield Town have hit a stumbling block in negotiations to sign Benfica forward Chris Willock, which could allow Bournemouth to hijack the deal. (Sport Witness) Photo: Alex Burstow