Meanwhile, Championship managers continue to plan ahead of the January transfer window, which will allow them to improve their squads following a start to the season marred by injuries across the board. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
9. 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
10. Championship duo could miss out on Gallagher
Bristol City and Swansea City could see their attempts to sign Motherwell and Scotland defender Declan Gallagher thwarted, following news that Burnley, Sheffield United and West Brom are also interested. (Team Talk) Photo: Ian MacNicol
11. Potters down to bare bones in goal
Stoke are to be without goalkeeper Angus Gunn for at least ten matches, after the ex-Manchester City stopper suffered ankle ligament damage. The Potters are now without their two first-choice 'keepers. (Stoke Sentinel) Photo: Richard Heathcote