Meanwhile, Championship clubs continue to monitor potential transfer targets ahead of the January transfer window, which will provide an ideal opportunity for second-tier sides to strengthen their squads. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Bolton fear Luton loan recall
Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has joked that he'll be turning his phone off in January, amid concerns that Luton Town could look to recall Peter Kioso from loan. (Manchester Evening News) Photo: CATHERINE IVILL
2. Ex-Blues wonderkid quizzed on Man Utd snub
Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, formerly of Birmingham City, has revealed he snubbed Man Utd to move to the Bundesliga as he had already been fully convinced to join, and had no interest in moving elsewhere. (Guardian) Photo: INA FASSBENDER
3. Douglas left for first-team football
Leeds United defender Barry Douglas has revealed he joined Blackburn on loan in order to play regular first-team football, and that he was determined to challenge himself rather than sit on the bench. (Lancashire Telegraph) Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. Brooks confident of automatic promotion
Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks has claimed he's confident that his side will get automatic promotion this season, and that he's "desperate" to return to the top tier after missing much of last season with injury. (Echo) Photo: Pool