Newcastle United in takeover 'blow', Manchester United in 'stunning bid', Chelsea man 'could leave': Rumours

Takeover discussions have not developed at Newcastle United, and Mike Ashley is still yet to receive a formal offer for the club. (Shields Gazette)

Southampton want to re-sign midfielder Adam Lallana from Liverpool, with the former Saint looking nailed on to leave Anfield in the summer. (Daily Express)

Alexis Mac Allister could make his debut for Brighton & Hove Albion in their clash with high-flying Sheffield United. (Various)

Manchester United were ‘very keen’ to sign Christian Eriksen from Spurs in January, before the Dane ended up at Inter Milan. (Manchester Evening News)

Pundit Mark Lawrenson has apologised to Sheffield United for doubting them, saying: “I take my hat off to them. I have not tipped them to win enough this season so I should apologise to all their fans now.” (Sheffield Star)

Manchester United man Chris Smalling has hinted that he would be open to making his loan stay at Roma permanent. (Various)

Manchester United could still land Erling Haaland as there is a shock ‘release clause’ in his Borussia Dortmund contract. (Daily Express)

Burnley are likely to be without strikers Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes when they face Bournemouth. (Various)

Chelsea’s Willian is out of contract at the end of the season but says that he has no intention of leaving London. (Daily Mail)