Meanwhile, the Whites' hunt for a new striker continues, with a number of high-calibre forward said to be on their wishlist as we hit the halfway point of the transfer window. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...
7. Tigers ready to offload flop forward
Hull City look likely to part companywith striker Nouha Dicko on a permanent basis this month, and are ready to listen to offers for the forward currently on loan with Vitesse. (Hull Daily Mail)
8. Bluebirds keeping tabs on want-away defender
Cardiff City are rumoured to be plotting a move for Rennes defender Souleyman Doumbia, who is desperate to leave the Ligue 1 high-flyers in the pursuit of first team football. (L'Equipe)
9. Baggies cast eyes over Croatian goal machine
West Bromwich Albion are understood to be steppingup their efforts to sign Croatian star Mislav Orsic, who has scored 19 goals this season, including a Champions League hat-trick against Atalanta. (Birmingham Mail)
10. Peterborough United chief speaks out on star exit
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has revealed on Twitter that the club have accepted to bids from Championship sides for Marcus Maddison, who is expected to leave the club imminently. (Sky Sports)
11. Tigers land Norway international
Hull City have confirmed the signing of West Ham United midfielderMartin Samuelsen on a two-and-a-half year deal, after spending six loan spells away from the Hammers in five years. (BBC Football)
12. Race for Magpies midfielder heats up
Wigan Athletic and Reading are among a number of Championship sides said to have an interest in Newcastle midfielder Daniel Barlaser, who has been on fire with League One outfit Rotherham. (Daily Mail)