Meanwhile, Championship 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 season. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
5. Everton eye ex-Swan
Ex-Swansea City starlet Daniel James has been tipped to leave Manchester United in January. Everton are said to be keen on bringing the £15m man in on a loan deal. (Football Insider) Photo: PHIL NOBLE
6. Gray brands teammate 'Messi'
Watford ace Andre Gray has claimed his side could struggle to secure promotion if they sell Troy Deeney and Ismaila Sarr in January, and claimed the latter is the club's equivalent of Barcelona's Lionel Messi. (Watford Observer) Photo: Richard Heathcote
7. Blues boss hits out at EFL decision timing
Birmingham boss Aitor Karanka has admitted his frustration with the EFL's decision to increase the number of permitted subs from three to five, claiming he'd have built a smaller squad if it was in place earlier. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Tony Marshall
8. Baggies eye Hatters loan star
West Brom are said to be keen on signing Sheffield United's Rhys Norrington-Davies, currently on loan with Luton Town. The Baggies have been tipped to cut his Hatters loan short by making a bid in January. (Football Insider) Photo: Alex Davidson