In the meantime, Newcastle are training hard individually behind the scenes, aiming to stay fit and focused so they can ensure a strong finish to the campaign if given the go ahead. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Premier League...
5. Magpies among front-runners to seal McNeil
Newcastle United are said to be among a number of clubs chasing Burnley winger Dwight McNeil, who could be let go by the Clarets for around £35m this summer. (Lancs Live). (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Messi slams Inter reports
Lionel Messi has hit out at reports from his native Argentina linking him with a move to Inter, branding the stories as "fake news" via his Instagram. (90min). (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Caparros
7. Arsenal receive Tolisso boost
Arsenal have been handed a boost in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso, after singling them out as the English side who make him "dream" (Daily Mirror). (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: CHRISTOF STACHE
8. Blades linked with another Greek star
Sheffield United have been linked with another Olimpiacos player - their four in quick succession - with Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas the latest name said to be on the Blades' radar. (Sport Witness). (Photo credit: ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ARIS MESSINIS