In takeover news, GACP Sports and Joe DaGrosa retain a watching brief over the stalled Newcastle United takeover situation.
When contacted by the Gazette to answer claims they are still interested in buying the football club from Mike Ashley, the group declined to comment on the speculation.
Reports in the Athletic suggest DaGrosa could turn his attentions to United, Crystal Palace or West Ham should Southampton owner Gao Jinsheng not lower his asking price of £200million for the Saints.
However, it is understood DaGrosa, the former owner of Bordeaux in Ligue 1, does still view Newcastle United as the perfect purchase, as he looks to dip his toe into the Premier League.
In other news, Newcastle United attacker Allan Saint-Maximin is cementing himself as a firm fans favourite after once again mocking Sunderland on social media and poking fun at their status as a League One club.
The Frenchman has returned to the United starting XI in recent weeks after a lengthy spell away from Tyneside, and has reminded fans just how much they missed him whilst he was away.
But he responded to a tweet regarding the postponed under-23s derby on Morning morning.
In amusing fashion, Saint-Maxmin posted: “The Premier League calendar looking for Sunderland season after season”, accompanied by a GIF of Canadian singer The Weeknd.
But what about transfers?
Here’s a round-up of the latest gossip doing the rounds across the Premier League:
5. Beckham and Neville eye Baggies duo
Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer side co-founded by David Beckham and managed by Phil Neville, want to sign two former England internationals - centre-half Ryan Shawcross from Stoke City and full-back Kieran Gibbs from West Brom. (Sun) Photo: Shaun Botterill
6. City to reward John Stones?
Manchester City will open contract negotiations with John Stones this summer in recognition of the England defender's role in their title charge. (Times) Photo: Michael Regan
7. Magpies forward frustrated
Newcastle United forward Dwight Gayle is frustrated at the lack of playing time at St James's Park and could leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer. (Various) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
8. £35m attacker linked with Leeds United
Marcelo Bielsa has identified £35m-rated Douglas Costa as the ideal replacement for Raphinha in case he leaves the club in the summer. The former Shakhtar Donetsk winger is currently on loan at Bayern Munich. He previously impressed for Bayern scoring 14 goals in 77 appearances. He is not in Andrea Pirlo’s first-team plans, and the club considers him as a surplus to requirements. Bayern are unlikely to make his move permanent while Juventus are ready to offload him. (JuveLive) Photo: Stuart Franklin