Ryan Fraser missed out on Newcastle United’s win over Burnley at the weekend but the former Bournemouth winger could provide Eddie Howe a selection headache as he returns to training ahead of their clash with Leicester City.
Meanwhie, Howe has provided an update on Paul Dummett who has been sidelined with a calf injury since pre-season.
The defender is unlikely to appear for the Magpies this year but is back training individually ahead of the New Year.
Here are the best of today’s rumours…
5. Spurs leading race for Liverpool and West Ham target
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign Torino defender Gleison Bremer, with Liverpool and West Ham also interested. The Serie A club are thought to value Bremer at £15 million. (HITC) Photo: Valerio Pennicino
6. Aston Villa striker to depart amid Championship interest
Aston Villa's Keinan Davis has declared his intention to leave Aston Villa on loan in January. West Brom are reportedly keen on signing the 23-year-old. (BirminghamLive) Photo: Pete Norton
7. Celtic agree £850k deal for ex-Leeds United midfielder
Celtic have agreed a fee of around £850,000 with Japanese side Gamba Osaka for midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi. The midfielder joined Leeds United in 2018 but never made an appearance for them. (TEAMtalk) Photo: Atsushi Tomura
8. Whites make contact over Uruguay international
Leeds United have made contact with Penarol for striker Agustin Alvarez. The 20-year-old has 23 goals in 40 matches this season. (Sport Witness) Photo: Ernesto Ryan