With the January transfer window just over a month away, and with a busy festive fixture list on the horizon, it feels as if the professional game goes into overdrive at this time of year, and Newcastle United are at the centre of their fair share of gossip.
As always, we’ve gathered all of the latest stories from around the web – click and scroll through for the most recent updates.
5. Flamengo want Balbuena
Brazilian side Flamengo will try and sign West Ham defender Fabien Balbuena on a free transfer if he fails to agree a new deal with the Hammers. (Jorge Nicola) Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
6. La Liga chief wants Klopp
La Liga president Javier Tebas has openly stated that he wants Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to make a move to Spain (AS) Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
7. Vydra will seek Burnley exit
Burnley striker Matej Vydra will look to leave the club in 2021, despite Clarets exercising the option to extend his contract until 2022 earlier this week. (LancsLive) Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Toon given Bentaleb boost
Newcastle United's chances of re-signing Nabil Bentaleb have received a boost. The midfielder is said to be unhappy with German club Schalke, and could be sold for a cut-price fee in January. (Sport 1 via Sport Witness) Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Photo: Alexander Hassenstein