Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is desperate for new bodies amidst an injury crisis at the club, and the club are regularly being linked with new players. They feature in today’s roundup of the latest gossip, alongside news from clubs including Manchester United, Leeds United, Liverpool and Arsenal. Check all of that and more out below.
1. Blades 'battling' Burnley
Sheffield United are hoping to pip Burnley to the signing if in-demand Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill. (Bristol Post) | Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump
2. Gunners want Mertens
Arsenal are said to be interested in signing Dries Mertens from Napoli. (Metro) | Getty Images Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
3. Gallagher ruled out
Burnley are set to miss out on target Conor Gallagher after he was recalled from a loan spell at Charlton Athletic to parent club Chelsea. The Clarets were interested, but Gallagher will reportedly return to the Championship with another club. (Various) | Getty Images Photo: Luke Walker
4. Bruno on the way
Manchester United’s move for Sporting Lisbon man Bruno Fernandes is set to be completed this week. (Various) | Getty Images Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA