During the day, there is always important news breaking from EFL clubs up and down the country.

Today has been no different with plenty of news filtering through from clubs in the Football League.

Here are the five biggest EFL news stories from today...

Harold Moukoudi has been an important signing for Middlesbrough since joining last month and manager Woodgate has now dropped a hint that he could be set for a permanent move to the Riverside Stadium in the summer.

The defender has made three appearances since arriving on loan from Saint Etienne and has impressed during his time in the north east so far.

Middlesbrough captain George Friend has revealed that he needs to prove himself as his future hangs in the balance.

The left-back has made just three appearances this season because of a hip injury and faces being a free agent in the summer with his contract due to expire.

Barnsley defender Dimitri Cavare has departed the club and signed for Swiss side FC Sion.

The right-back had appeared 11 times across the current season as he found himself not being involved in a matchday squad since the end of November.

The 25-year-old appeared 54 times during his time at Oakwell.

Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed that centre-back Bailey Wright appears to have suffered a bad injury.

The defender was forced off with just six minutes of the game remaining on Saturday as the Black Cats managed to overcome Oxford United 1-0.

Blackpool have reportedly ruled out a move for Barrow manager Ian Evatt.

The former Blackpool defender has led Barrow to the top of the National League and are on the verge of promotion to the Football League for the first time.

The League One club are searching for a Simon Grayson replacement following his sacking last week.