Meanwhile, the Whites' chase for a new striker continues in earnest, with a number of high-calibre attackers said to be on their radar as we head into the second half of the transfer window. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...
1. Boro target Blades outcast
Middlesbrough are rumoured to be pursuing a loan move for Sheffield United defender Kieron Freeman, who has barely featured for the Blades since their promotion to the top tier. (Sheffield Star) | Getty
2. Ligue 1 side ready loan move for Terriers winger
Ligue 1 side Amiens are said to be chasing Huddersfield Town wingerAdama Diakhaby, who has made just two assists in 18 outings for the Terriers this season. (Sky Sports) | Getty
3. Bees monitor Posh sensation
Brentford are the latest side to take an interest in Peterborough United sensation Ivan Toney, who has scored 15 league goals already this season. (West London Sport) | Getty
4. Rams interested in Netherlands youth prospect
Derby County have been linked with a move for Fenerbahce's 20-year-old midfielderFerdi Kadioglu, who has been capped at U21 for the Netherlands. (Sport Witness) | Getty
5. Posh chief speaks out on talisman's future
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has revealed on Twitter that the club have accepted to bids from Championship sides for Marcus Maddison, who is expected to leave the club imminently. (Sky Sports) | Getty
6. Blues set to miss out on Serie A prospect
Birmingham City look to have been thwarted in their attempts to sign Brescia's attacking midfielderLeonardo Morosini, with the Serie A man set to join Ascoli instead. (Corriere dello Sport) | Getty