In the meantime, speculation is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to the upcoming transfer window - or in Newcastle United’s case, a proposed £300million takeover.
And as ever, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the Premier League – so scroll and click through the pages to see the latest news and gossip from around the web:
9. Man Utd shortlist ex-City starlet
Manchester United will turn their attention towards Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo, formerly of rivals City, if they fail to land Jadon Sancho. (Manchester Evening News) | Getty Images Photo: INA FASSBENDER
10. Takeover in ‘final knockings’
The £300m takeover of Newcastle United is in the final knockings, though there is no timescale on when it could be approved by the Premier League. (Sky Sports) | Getty Images Photo: ALEXEY NIKOLSKY
11. And it is apparently very close to approval
However, Sunday Supplement regular Paul Smith believes the Premier League are very close to signing off the deal as they have failed to find sufficient evidence to justify blocking it. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill