Meanwhile, the Lilywhites continue to put the finishing touches to their January transfer recruitment plan behind the scenes, as Alex Neil looks to strengthen his squad ahead of a gruelling second half of the season. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Premier League.


. Red Devils may have to wait for Aarons
Manchester United's hopes of signing Norwich City star Max Aarons this month look to have been dealt a blow, with the latest reports suggesting the Canaries are unwilling to part with key players in January. (ESPN) Photo: Stephen Pond

. Forest still without key duo
Nottingham Forest will be without two key players for their key clash against Preston tomorrow, with both Luke Freeman and Jack Colback still "weeks" away from making their return. (Nottingham Post) Photo: Matthew Lewis

. Reading loan star tipped for top tier switch
Portuguese media reports have suggested that Reading's loan star Alfa Semedo could be set to leave the club in January. He's been tipped to join a Premier League side, after impressing in the Championship. (Sport Witness) Photo: Naomi Baker

1. Red Devils may have to wait for Aarons
Manchester United's hopes of signing Norwich City star Max Aarons this month look to have been dealt a blow, with the latest reports suggesting the Canaries are unwilling to part with key players in January. (ESPN) Photo: Stephen Pond

2. Forest still without key duo
Nottingham Forest will be without two key players for their key clash against Preston tomorrow, with both Luke Freeman and Jack Colback still "weeks" away from making their return. (Nottingham Post) Photo: Matthew Lewis

3. Reading loan star tipped for top tier switch
Portuguese media reports have suggested that Reading's loan star Alfa Semedo could be set to leave the club in January. He's been tipped to join a Premier League side, after impressing in the Championship. (Sport Witness) Photo: Naomi Baker

4. Barnsley close in on Morris
Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael has revealed the club are closing in on Norwich City striker Carlton Morris. The out-of-favour striker's current contract expires in the summer. (Yorkshire Post) Photo: George Wood