Meanwhile, Championship managers have less than a month to complete their January transfer window plans, and the competition for players is set to be high given the injury issues that have blighted the season so far. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Hornets duo set for return
Watford have welcomed back key duo Tom Cleverley and Will Hughes ahead of key clashes against Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City. The latter has been out for months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. (Watford Observer) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. AVB lauds ex-Watford man
Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas has branded ex-Watford man Pape Gueye "extraordinary", and backed him to become a club star. He cancelled his Hornets contract without playing a game due to contract disagreements. (Sport Witness) Photo: CARLOS COSTA
3. Arsenal surprise favourites to re-sign Wilshere
Ex-Bournemouth man Jack Wilshere could be set for a sensational return to Arsenal, with the bookies installing the Gunners as new favourites to sign the free agent ahead of previously front-runners Rangers. (SkyBet) Photo: Stephen Pond
4. Coventry midfielder could stay in MLS
Ex-Coventry City midfielder Andy Rose has been tipped to stay with MLS Side Vancouver Whitecaps. The 30-year-old was set to be released, but the club now appear to have had a change of heart. (The 72) Photo: Rich Lam