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Kasey Palmer and Ike Ugbo have both returned to Stamford Bridge early after Chelsea opted to end their respective loan stints with Huddersfield Town and Barnsley.

Rafa Mir was into his final six months of contract and would have walked on a free transfer after the end of the season.

Swansea have named Carlos Carvalhal as the successor to Paul Clement, just four days after the 52-year-old Portuguese left Championship side Sheffield Wednesday by mutual consent.

Walsh's loan spell at Birmingham City was cut short by Steve Cotterill but high-flying Bristol are keen on a permanent transfer.

Scott McTominay committed his future to Manchester United after signing a new four-year deal in October.

Aston Villa need new players to cover for their growing injury list, according to manager Steve Bruce.

Steve Bruce wants Aston Villa to break the bank to sign Josh Onomah on a permanent basis, although the midfielder is hoping to establish a long-term future at Spurs.

Sessegnon marked his 50th appearance for Fulham with a stunning hat-trick as the Whites secured a 5-4 win over high-flying Sheffield United at Brammall Lane.

Chris Coleman failed to help Wales qualify for the Fifa World Cup in Russia next summer, a year after he helped the Dragons make it to the semi-final of the European championship.

Ojo joined Fulham from Liverpool on a season-long loan deal in the summer and has made seven appearances for the Whites so far.

Keinan Davis was rejected by Stevenage and was playing with non-league club Biggleswade Town. He moved to Aston Villa in 2015.

Vinagre, 18, is currently on loan at Wolves from Monaco and is catching the eye of Premier League clubs.

Cairney has been blighted by a troublesome knee injury this season but is still on Benitez's radar after failure to sign him in the summer.

Kalas has been out on loan at Chelsea's west London rivals Fulham for the past two seasons, but has not given up hope of returning to Stamford Bridge.

Santo has elevated Wolves to the top of the Championship table after taking the reins at Molineux in the summer.

Jansson, who arrived from Serie A outfit Torino on a permanent transfer in the summer, signed a new five-year deal last week.

Steve Bruce believes Sam Johnstone will find it difficult to earn regular opportunities at Manchester United due to Jose Mourinho's stellar goalkeeping options.

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Steve Bruce would like Aston Villa to sign Tottenham midfielder Josh Onomah on a full-time basis, but knows of the difficulties involved with such a deal.

Jaap Stam has admitted that Reading did discuss Manchester United striker James Wilson in June, although speculation over a January swoop may be inaccurate.

Brooks, 20, has enjoyed a very encouraging start to life in the Championship and recently earned a call-up to the Wales senior squad.

Brooks has started three Championship matches for Chris Wilder's side this season and was recently called up to Wales' senior squad.

Malone joined Huddersfield from Championship outfit Fulham in the summer but has failed to dislodge Chris Lowe in David Wagner's starting line-up.

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England Under-21 international has already begun rehabilitating injury suffered during last week's 2-1 Championship win over Queens Park Rangers.

Sporting director Victor Orta previously said club are preparing a "big surprise" signing from Asia.

Ojo, 20, has made two appearances for the Whites since leaving Anfield for Craven Cottage.

The Whites made seven additions to their development squad during the summer.

Whites signed 23 new players during the summer transfer window – but their business has not yet ended.

Reports suggest that deal for central midfielder could eventually cost Toffees as much as £4m.