On-loan defenders Elliott Ward and Tom Williams will return to Coventry City and Peterborough United respectively.
Meanwhile Darlington have been able to complete the permanent signing of Liam Hatch from Peterborough United.
McCann's club, Peterborough United, are involved in an FA Cup replay next week so he will be absent.
He has played just three times since completing his move from fellow Championship side Peterborough United in August.
"This is fantastic news for Joe and Peterborough United, " Peterborough director of football Barry Fry told the club's official website.
In European soccer, Darren Ferguson, the son of Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, has the reins at tiny Peterborough United.
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"When Mark took over as manager of Peterborough United they were in a relegation battle and in the relegation zone, " said Bevan.
Two years later Dougan was off again, this time to Peterborough United.
But Martin is confident that Ferguson is fully committed to Peterborough United.
"It doesn't matter what system you play, you need people who want to wear the shirt and play for Peterborough United, " he said.
Appiah has scored seven times in his last three matches, and nine in nine appearances since joining from Peterborough United and is pleased to be impressing.
Baxter also named two uncapped players in the squad, Johannesburg-born defender Mark Arber, who plays for English second division side Peterborough United, and Rowen Hendricks, who is at Russian club FC Rostov.
Should United beat Peterborough and Forest lose to Bristol City, the Magpies will bounce back into the top flight after one season away.
Ferguson joined Peterborough after a playing career that included spells at Manchester United, Wolves, Sparta Rotterdam - on loan - and Wrexham.
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