Steve Bruce will be happy for the break for a bit of respite from the gruelling Premier League schedule. His squad is boosted by new additions though, including England star Danny Rose, and former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Nabil Bentaleb. For now though, check out all of the very latest Premier League rumours, including surprising news on the Magpies.
5. Bravo to Leeds?
Leeds United are emerging as a ‘strong favourite’ to land Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo in the summer. (En Cancha) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Dyche transfer admission
Burnley boss Sean Dyche claims that defender Ben Gibson was never likely to leave the club for Watford during the January window. (Various) Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. La Liga move for Grealish?
Barcelona and Real Madrid could rival Manchester United to sign Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish. (The Sun) Photo: Steve Bardens
8. Jorginho interest
A number of clubs are likely to be interested in Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in the summer. (Various) Photo: BEN STANSALL