AC Milan made shock approach for homegrown Newcastle United man, Warnock makes shock Sheffield United revelation, Manchester United land surprise signing: Rumours
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce was delighted to land Danny Rose on Thursday, yet in comparison Friday was calm as a move did not materialise for striker Olivier Giroud. Bruce did mention a ‘club record bid’ that did not succeed earlier in the window. Hear about all that and more in today’s roundup of the latest Premier League rumours.
1. Club record Newcastle bid
Newcastle United made a shock club record £45m bid for Lille midfielder Boboukary Soumare earlier in the window according to Steve Bruce. The bid was accepted, but the player wasn't keen. (Various) Photo: JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK
2. Bowen is a hammer
Jarrod Bowen has signed for West Ham United. The forward signed from Hull City, and was also a target for Leeds United, Newcastle United and Sheffield United. (Various) Photo: Shaun Botterill
3. Spurs' Bale interest 'was genuine'
Tottenham Hotspur did want to bring Gareth Bale in, yet they were forced to give up due to Bale’s astronomical wages. (Daily Mail) Photo: Denis Doyle
4. Eye-watering King fee
Manchester United backed away from a deal for Joshua King of Bournemouth after the Cherries demanded £40m to land him. (Sky Sports) Photo: Julian Finney