Meanwhile, there's been plenty of rumours and stories doing the rounds in the English second tier, ahead of what could be a busy January transfer window as clubs look to bolster their ranks in the new year. Click and scroll your way through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
5. Owls 'blocked' record signing's summer exit
Norwich City were apparently willing to pay both the necessary fee and wages to land Sheffield Wednesday's Jordan Rhodes over the summer, but saw their move blocked by the Owls. (Football League World). (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) Photo: Stephen Pond
6. Wolves ready hefty bid for Lilywhites defender
Wolverhampton Wanderers are said to be lining up a £10m January raid for Preston North End defender Ben Davies, who has been in excellent form for the Lilywhites this season. (Daily Express). (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Championship duo's scouts take in Ligue 1 clash
Scouts from both Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers were said to be in attendance at a Ligue 1 clash between Dijon and Paris Saint-Germain last weekend, as they looked to spot talented young players. (Sport Witness). (Photo credit: Romain Lafabregue/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: Romain Lafabregue
8. Leeds urged to land Brighton ace in summer
Ex-Leeds United man Noel Whelan has urged the Whites to sign loanee Ben White if he helps them earn promotion this season, but has admitted that it would cost "a lot of money." (BBC Radio Leeds). (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood