Having said that, there's still plenty of hard work to be done, and the Whites will be busy preparing for their home match against Middlesbrough. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
1. Owls boss insists forward will get game time
Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has insisted that forward Fernando Forestieri will be given game time in the coming weeks, amid calls to see the Argentinian ace back in action. (Sheffield Star)
2. Rams 'keeper casts doubt on recall hopes
Derby County goalkeeper Scott Carson has suggested the club wouldn't be able to recall him from Man City in January, amid widespread criticism of their struggling stopper Kelle Roos. (The 72)
3. Race heats up for Forest defender
Everton and Newcastle United are looking to rival Arsenal in their pursuit of Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall, as they also look to shore up their defences in the new year. (Mirror)
4. Rovers boss opens up on transfer struggles
Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray has admitted that at least two goalkeepers slipped through the net over the summer, before the club eventually signed Christian Walton on loan. (Lancashire Telegraph)
5. Whites boss big fan of Fulham midfielder
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is said to be a "huge admirer" of Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, althoughit is unclear whether he would look to pursue a player with a contract running until 2024. (Football Insider)
6. Robins look to tie down assist provider
Bristol City are understood be eager to use their option to extend midfielder Niclas Eliasson's contract at the club by a year. He's made three assists in his last three games. (Bristol Post)