Preston North End are in the market for a striker, while there could be departures from Deepdale to make room in the squad and on the wage bill.
They still have Connor Wickham training with them, the former Crystal Palace man looking to earn a deal.
However, Wickham was given the weekend off to be with his family while North End beat Swansea City 3-1.
Here is a round-up of the latest transfer talk from the Championship.
. Championship transfer talk and gossip as the deadline nears
All the transfer talk from the Championship Photo: Press Association
. Swansea striker on the move
Swansea are set to allow teenage striker Kyle Joseph go out on loan despite only signing him from Wigan in the summer. Cheltenham are interested. (Football Insider) Photo: Press Association
. Royals ready to sign ex-Palace defender
Reading will bring in Scott Dann before the deadline. He's a free agent having left Crystal Palace in the summer. (Football Insider) Photo: Press Association
1. Swansea striker on the move
Swansea are set to allow teenage striker Kyle Joseph go out on loan despite only signing him from Wigan in the summer. Cheltenham are interested. (Football Insider) Photo: Press Association
2. Royals ready to sign ex-Palace defender
Reading will bring in Scott Dann before the deadline. He's a free agent having left Crystal Palace in the summer. (Football Insider) Photo: Press Association
3. Hornets striker in demand
Watford striker Troy Deeney is wanted by Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion (Talksport) Photo: Press Association
4. City winger is a Championship target
Manchester City could allow winger Patrick Roberts leave before the deadline, with a number of Championship clubs sniffing. (Various) Photo: Press Association