Meanwhile, Championship managers continue to survey their options ahead of the January transfer window, which will provide a welcome opportunity for side's to strengthen after an injury-hit start to the 2020/21 campaign. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Barnsley and Derby among favourites to land Balotelli
Barnsley have been named the bookies' favourites to sign free agent Mario Balotelli. Derby County and Galatasaray are among the other front-runners to sign the ex-AC Milan and Man City star. (Sky Bet) Photo: Emilio Andreoli
2. McLean tipped to snub Gers
Football pundit Frank McAvennie has poured cold water on suggestions Rangers could sign Norwich City midfielder Kenny McLean, claiming the player would be unwilling to warm the bench at Ibrox. (Football Insider) Photo: Julian Finney
3. Boro target set to stay with Bournemouth
Middlesbrough's hope of signing defender Jack Simpson on loan in January look to have taken a blow, following Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall's insistence the 23-year-old will remain at the club as backup. (Echo) Photo: Pool
4. Bluebirds ace suffers injury
Cardiff have suffered a major injury blow, with last season's club player of the season Lee Tomlin sidelined for months following groin surgery. He's been with the Bluebirds since signing from Bristol City in 2017. (Wales Online) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall