Still, the Whites are unbeaten since early October, and currently sit ten points clear ahead of Preston North Endin their automatic promotion place. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship...
1. Lilywhites unlikely to sign Liverpool stopper
Preston North End are understood to have no interest in signing Liverpool goalkeeperCaoimhin Kelleher on loan in January, as he would be unlikely to play regular first team football at Deepdale. (Lancashire Evening Post) | Getty
2. Newport look to loan Robins striker again
Newport County are understood to be interested in re-signing their former striker Antoine Semenyo, who scored six goals on his loan spell with the club last season. (Bristol Post) | Getty
3. Interest grows in Sheffield Wednesday defender
Derby County are set to go head-to-head with the likes of West Brom and Huddersfield Town to sign Sheffield Wednesday defender Morgan Fox next month, as interest in the player continues to increase. (Team Talk) | Getty
4. Premier League duo chase Swans stopper
Liverpool and Aston Villa are both believed to be keeping an eye on Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda, who has been excelling on loan with Swindon Town. (Birmingham Mail) | Getty
5. Leeds United backed to beat Man Utd to Champions League ace
Should Leeds United secure promotion, RB Salzburg striker Erling Haaland couldsensationally join the Whites instead of Man Utd, as his advisers believe he needs to join a "stepping stone" club.(Daily Star) | Getty
6. Swans striker plays down exit rumours
Swansea City striker Andre Ayew has batted away suggestions that he could leave the club in January, instead claiming that he wants to "do something great" with the Welsh side. (BBC Sport) | Getty