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Charlton Athletic Queens Park Rangers winger Hogan Ephraim has joined League One leaders Charlton Athletic until January.

Oldham Athletic Manchester City youngsters Luca Scapuzzi and Andreas Mancini have signed for Oldham Athletic on emergency loan deals.

Huddersfield Town Huddersfield boss Lee Clark won't be applying for the vacant manager position at Leicester City. The 38-year-old said: "I'm not applying for any job - I'm a Huddersfield manager working for a fantastic man and a fantastic board."

Sheffield United Marcus Williams has extended his loan spell at Sheffield United. The Reading defender initially joined for a month but will now stay for 93 days.

Wycombe Wanderers Peterborough United left-back Grant Basey has signed for Wycombe Wanderers on a one-month loan deal. Chairboys manager Gary Waddock said: "He's played at this level and higher so we expect to see some quality from him."

Huddersfield Town Huddersfield left-back Liam Ridehalgh has signed for Swindon on a month's loan.

Scunthorpe United Scunthorpe United defender Michael Nelson has rejected the chance to leave the club on loan.

Exeter City Jake Taylor has joined Exeter on an initial one-month loan deal from Reading. The Wales U-21 midfielder has already played for Aldershot this season.

Sheffield Wednesday Derby County goalkeeper Stephen Bywater has joined Sheffield Wednesday on an emergency loan for 93-days to cover for Nicky Weaver.

Exeter City Exeter have signed Watford midfielder Matthew Whichelow on a month's loan. The 19-year-old who can also play up-front has scored three times for the Hornets.

Notts County Notts County left Turin with a shock draw after a late Lee Hughes equaliser spoiled Juventus's opening of the new stadium.

Preston North End Phil Brown has confirmed that El Hadji Diouf is training with Preston following his release from Blackburn. However, he has said that it's highly unlikley Diouf will join Preston.

Charlton Athletic Burnley centre-back Leon Cort has joined Charlton on a season-long loan deal. The 31-year-old joined the Clarets in 2010 but has been deemed surplus to requirements this season.

Sheffield Wednesday Stoke City winger Ben Marshall has joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan until January. A product of Crewe's academy, Marshall spent most of last season on loan at Carlisle.

Bournemouth Championship side Burnley are closing in on Bournemouth striker Danny Ings. The 19-year-old, who played for Eddie Howe when he was manager of the Cherries, scored eight goals last season and played in their opening game of the season.