Marcelo Bielsa's boys will be eager to put their rocky run of form behind them, and have ample time to prepare for their next match, as they're not involved in next weekend's FA Cup action. Meanwhile, United are still chasing a striker, as the January transfer window hurtles on. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...


. Owls handed boost in striker chase
Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of securing Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham on loan look to have been boosted, after his manager Roy Hodgson suggested that a temporary spell away would help to reignite his career. (Football London) | Getty

. Duo join race for Potters forward
Middlesbrough and Birmingham City have both been linked with a move for Stoke City striker Lee Gregory, as interest continues to grow in the former Millwall forward. (Birmingham Mail) | Getty

. Rovers look to re-sign former loan star
Doncaster Rovers are said to be plotting a move for Barnsley forward Mallik Wilks. He previously impressed for the League One outfit during a loan spell last season. (Doncaster Free Press) | Getty

. Black Cats keen on Wales ace
Sunderland are said to have joined the race for Cardiff City midfielder Will Vaulks, but are likely to face competition for his signature from the likes of Bristol City and Stoke. (Sky Sports) | Getty

. Roma owner mulls over big decision
US billionaire James Pallotta, current owner of Roma, is said to be weighing up a major investment in either Leeds United and Newcastle, should he successfully move the Serie A club on to new membership (Sport Witness) | Getty

1. Owls handed boost in striker chase
Sheffield Wednesday's hopes of securing Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham on loan look to have been boosted, after his manager Roy Hodgson suggested that a temporary spell away would help to reignite his career. (Football London) | Getty

2. Duo join race for Potters forward
Middlesbrough and Birmingham City have both been linked with a move for Stoke City striker Lee Gregory, as interest continues to grow in the former Millwall forward. (Birmingham Mail) | Getty

3. Rovers look to re-sign former loan star
Doncaster Rovers are said to be plotting a move for Barnsley forward Mallik Wilks. He previously impressed for the League One outfit during a loan spell last season. (Doncaster Free Press) | Getty

4. Black Cats keen on Wales ace
Sunderland are said to have joined the race for Cardiff City midfielder Will Vaulks, but are likely to face competition for his signature from the likes of Bristol City and Stoke. (Sky Sports) | Getty

5. Roma owner mulls over big decision
US billionaire James Pallotta, current owner of Roma, is said to be weighing up a major investment in either Leeds United and Newcastle, should he successfully move the Serie A club on to new membership (Sport Witness) | Getty

6. Hatters target ex-West Ham man
Luton Town have been linked with a move for ex-England youth defender Reece Oxford, who is currently struggling for playing time with Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg. (Various) | Getty