Newcastle United will discover their final Premier League opponent for next season today as Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield Town battle it out in the Championship Play-Off Final.
The two sides beat Sheffield United and Luton Town respectively to reach Wembley Stadium and will both be desperate to return to the top tier, with Forest last featuring in the Premier League in 1999.
The Magpies suffered successive defeats to Steve Cooper’s side in the League Cup between 2017 and 2018, while they are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Huddersfield.
Here are today’s rumours...
1. Bournemouth in battle for Crystal Palace ace
Bournemouth have reportedly joined Rangers in the race to sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland. The 29-year-old could leave Selhurst Park amid the Eagles interest in Sam Johnstone. (The 72)
2. Chelsea join race for Seagulls star
Chelsea have reportedly entered the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma. Aston Villa are also very interested in the Mali international. (Football.London)
3. Saints monitoring Wolves man
Southampton are reportedly eyeing a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Morgan Gibbs-White. The 22-year-old has been one of Sheffield United's star players whilst on loan at Bramall Lane this season. (The Sun)
4. Toon prepare eight-figure bid for striker
Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a bid of almost €100 million to sign Benfica forward Darwin Nunez this summer. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed interest in the 22-year-old. (Rodrigo Romano)