Despite the top-flight restart grabbing the headlines, speculation is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to the upcoming transfer window – or in Newcastle United’s case, a takeover.
As ever, we’re sharing the latest rumours surrounding the top-flight – so scroll and click through the pages to see the latest news and gossip from around the web:
9. ‘No leverage to block deal’
The WTO’s report of alleged piracy in Saudi Arabia gives the Premier League ‘no leverage to block the deal as no individual in the Saudi consortium is mentioned directly’. (Paul Smith) Photo: -
10. But could there be another twist?
BeIN Sport has submitted a QC’s opinion to the Premier League, stating that the Saudi takeover should fail the O&Ds test as it emerged there could be another potential new owner - Henry Mauriss - waiting in the wings. (The Times) Photo: Nigel Roddis