Major Newcastle takeover update, Toon still keen on international hitman
But just because there hasn’t been any action on the field doesn’t mean there hasn’t been plenty of activity off it.
As always, Newcastle United have taken up their fair share of column inches – and that attention has only been ramped up by the upcoming January transfer window.
We’ve gathered all the latest updates from across the web, scroll and click through for the most recent top flight rumours.
1. Leicester and Everton keen on Malinovskiy
Both Leicester City and Everton are keen on signing Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskiy. The Ukrainian international is also said to be attracting attention from Inter Milan. (Calcio Mercato) Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images Photo: Maja Hitij
2. Leeds did make contact of De Paul
Leeds United scout Gabriel Ruiz has confirmed that the club did make contact with Udinese about signing Rodrigo De Paul over the summer. He said: "There was actually some contact. We talked about it, but then we decided to focus on other options". (TuttoMercatoWeb) Photo by Ernesto Benavides - Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
3. Gross content with reduced role
Pascal Gross is happy to fight for his place at Brighton, despite falling down the pecking order on the south coast. The German midfielder has started in the Premier League just twice this season, but has claimed that his lack of minutes is a natural by-product of the Seagulls having a more competitive squad. (Mannheimer Morgan) Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney
4. Orta talks with Roma confirmed
Leeds United scout Gabriel Ruiz has confirmed that Director of Football Victor Orta held talks with AS Roma earlier this year. The Spaniard is understood to have been on the Serie A club's shortlist for a vacancy in the Italian capital, but Ruiz has claimed that Orta's "desire has always been to work with Leeds" (TuttoMercatoWeb) Photo by George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood