Meanwhile, the Whites are looking to push on in their mission to secure automatic promotion, and will be hopeful of picking up another three points at home to hot-and-cold Sheffield Wednesday this weekend. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship...
![Hull City have been linked with a move for West Ham United's out of favour attackerMartin Samuelsen, whose contact with the East London club expires in the summer. (Hull Daily Mail)](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyOTk4Njkw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Tigers keen on Hammers outcast
Hull City have been linked with a move for West Ham United's out of favour attackerMartin Samuelsen, whose contact with the East London club expires in the summer. (Hull Daily Mail)
![HuddersfieldTown could look to make a move for Sheffield United defender Richard Stearman, who has barely featured for the Blades since their promotion to the top tier. (Football Insider)](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyOTk4Njkx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Blades defender could join Terriers
HuddersfieldTown could look to make a move for Sheffield United defender Richard Stearman, who has barely featured for the Blades since their promotion to the top tier. (Football Insider)
![Nottingham Forest are believedto be plotting a January raid for Barnsley skipper Alex Mowatt, who has been the Tykes' standout star in an otherwise tricky season. (The Athletic)](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyOTk4Njky.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Forest keeping tabs on Barnsley skipper
Nottingham Forest are believedto be plotting a January raid for Barnsley skipper Alex Mowatt, who has been the Tykes' standout star in an otherwise tricky season. (The Athletic)
![Luton Town are rumoured to be battling Ipswich Town for Newcastle United defender Jamie Sterry, who is expected to leave the club on a permanent deal this month. (Newcastle Chronicle)](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyOTk4Njkz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Hatters ready raid for Magpies man
Luton Town are rumoured to be battling Ipswich Town for Newcastle United defender Jamie Sterry, who is expected to leave the club on a permanent deal this month. (Newcastle Chronicle)
![Leeds United are said to have made a formal approach to sign Liverpool starlet Curtis Jones on loan, but his stunning FA Cup goal against Everton may see the Reds look to hang onto him. (Football Insider)](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyOTk4Njk0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Leeds rebuffed by Reds after approach
Leeds United are said to have made a formal approach to sign Liverpool starlet Curtis Jones on loan, but his stunning FA Cup goal against Everton may see the Reds look to hang onto him. (Football Insider)
![Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall is likely to be the subject of much interest during the transfer window, with Norwich City among the front-runners to sign him. (The 72)](https://sttms.blob.core.windows.net/images/QVNIMTEyOTk4Njk2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Forest braced for Worrall interest
Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall is likely to be the subject of much interest during the transfer window, with Norwich City among the front-runners to sign him. (The 72)