Meanwhile, second tier managers continue to assess their options ahead of the January transfer window, which will provide a welcome opportunity for clubs to strengthen after an injury-hit start to the 2020/21 campaign. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Frank lauds duos' top tier impact
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has revealed he feels a "sense of pride" in seeing summer sales Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma thriving in the Premier League, claiming it highlights the quality of the club's recruitment. (Mirror) Photo: Pool
6. Cowley hot favourite for Tranmere job
Ex-Huddersfield Town boss Danny Cowley is now the odds-on favourite for the vacant Tranmere Rovers job, and looks set to beat the likes of Nigel Adkins and Ian Dawes to land the role. (Sky Bet) Photo: Gareth Copley
7. Boro sign Watmore
Middlesbrough has completed the signing of ex-Sunderland striker Duncan Watmore on a short-term deal. The ex-England U21 forward was a Toulon Tournament winner back in 2016. (Club website) Photo: Stu Forster
8. Forest defender tipped to leave in January
Nottingham Forest defender Michael Hefele has been tipped to leave the club in January, after struggling for first-team football at the City Ground. He's made just 15 league appearances since joining the club in 2018. (Nottingham Post) Photo: Matthew Lewis