Meanwhile, the Hatters continue to plot their transfer business as January window deals gradually trickle through, and it will be intriguing to see which new faces Nathan Jones can lure to Kenilworth Road over the coming weeks.
For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship:
5. Rams flop in high-demand
Dutch top tier sides Groningen, Haracles and Fortuna Sittard are all understood to be interested in signing Derby County's Mike Te Wierik. He's barely featured for the Rams since joining the club last summer. (Football League World) Photo: Nathan Stirk
6. Forest eye Plymouth goal-machine
Nottingham Forest are believed to be keeping tabs on Plymouth Argyle striker Luke Jephcott. He's already scored 12 goals for the League One side this season, and has also been linked with Huddersfield Town. (The Athletic) Photo: Dan Mullan
7. Potters set to win Clarke race
Stoke City are believed to have won the race to sign Spurs' £12m winger Jack Clarke on loan. Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday have also been linked with the ex-Leeds United ace. (Football Insider) Photo: Justin Setterfield
8. Rovers close in on Toffees starlet
Blackburn Rovers are understood to be closing in on a loan move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, beating the likes of Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End to seal the deal. (Sky Sports) Photo: Clive Brunskill