Meanwhile, the January transfer window just around the corner, the second tier's sides are hard at work looking at potential new signings. Click and scroll through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...


. Barnsley close to securing new boss
Wolfsberger AC manager Gerhard Struber is said to be on the verge of being appointed as Barnsley's new boss, and is a hyge 1/20 favourite with the bookies to get the role. (Sky Sports) | Getty

. Baggies still on track to land loan ace
West Bromwich Albion are understood to still be in pole position to sign their star loanee Matheus Pereira, despite talk of a late move from Manchester United to hijack the deal. (The 72) | Getty

. Red Devils chase Royals starlet
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Reading's starlet forward Danny Loader, who won the World Cup at youth level with England in 2017. (Team Talk) | Getty

1. Barnsley close to securing new boss
Wolfsberger AC manager Gerhard Struber is said to be on the verge of being appointed as Barnsley's new boss, and is a hyge 1/20 favourite with the bookies to get the role. (Sky Sports) | Getty

2. Baggies still on track to land loan ace
West Bromwich Albion are understood to still be in pole position to sign their star loanee Matheus Pereira, despite talk of a late move from Manchester United to hijack the deal. (The 72) | Getty

3. Red Devils chase Royals starlet
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Reading's starlet forward Danny Loader, who won the World Cup at youth level with England in 2017. (Team Talk) | Getty

4. Rooney unlikely to be reunited with teammate
Derby County are believed to have no interest in signing D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta, despite suggestions that Wayne Rooney had looked to lure the 25-year-old to his new club. (Derby Telegraph) | Getty

5. Leeds United takeover gathers momentum
A fresh report has claimed PSG owners QSI are making further progress on a takeover deal for Leeds United. The potential TV rights riches of Premier League football are said to be a key reason behind their interest. (ESPN) | Getty

6. New Potters boss eyes first signing
Stoke City's new manager Michael O'Neill is believed to be a big admirer of Aberdeen striker Sam Cosgrove, and could look to launch a January move for the ex-Wigan starlet. (HITC) | Getty