Meanwhile, the Whites' chase for a new striker continues in earnest, with a number of high-calibre attackers said to be on their radar as we head into the second half of the transfer window. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...
1. Blues set to miss out on Serie A ace
Birmingham City look to have been thwarted in their attempts to sign Brescia's attacking midfielderLeonardo Morosini, with the Serie A man set to join Ascoli instead. (Corriere dello Sport)
2. Rams tipped to pursue Dutch youngster
Derby County have been linked with a move for Fenerbahce's 20-year-old midfielderFerdi Kadioglu, who has been capped at U21 for the Netherlands. (Sport Witness)
3. Owls boss upbeat on January business
Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has revealed that the club's January transfer plans are starting to take shape, and hinted that they will move closer to signing new recruits in the coming days. (Sheffield Star)
4. QPR step up interest in Scottish sensation
Queens Park Rangers are understood to be stepping up their interest in Dundee United sensation Lawrence Shankland, with their head of recruitment set to scout him this weekend ahead of potential bid. (Daily Record)
5. Forest ready to rival Leeds for Hornets striker
Nottingham Forest have emerged as potential rivals to Leeds United for Watford striker Andre Gray, after missing out on Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah who is set to remain with the Gunners for now. (Evening Standard)
6. Blackpool boss makes admission amid Stoke interest
Blackpool boss Simon Grayson has admitted that there's been some interest in his midfielder Jordan Thompson, amid rumours of Stoke City making a move for the ex-Rangers youngster. (Blackpool Gazette)