

Newcastle United set to hold contract talks with winger, Ex-Sunderland star eyed by European giants – gossip
Ahead of the winter market opening in just over a month, there is plenty of Premier League gossip doing the rounds.
As always, we’re sharing the latest news and gossip from around the web – so scroll and click through the pages to see what features:

1. Ex-Brighton man close to Stoke move
Former Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper and free agent Niki Maenpaa is closing in on a move to Championship side Stoke City. (Various) Photo: Alex Burstow

2. Burnley sign ex-Chelsea starlet
Burnley have snapped up former Chelsea defender Richard Nartey, who had previously drawn interest from Sheffield United and West Brom. (Various) Photo: Harriet Lander

3. Blades could face Rojo competition
Sheffield United could face competition from Fenerbahce if they decide to move for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo in January. (Sheffield Star) Photo: PAUL ELLIS

4. Silva set to stay put?
Chelsea have already opened talks with defender Thiago Silva over extending his stay at Stamford Bridge into a second season. (Tuttomercatoweb) Photo: DAMIEN MEYER