Steve Bruce’s side have to wait until Wednesday before they are back in action again when they make the long trip south to face Bournemouth on the south coast. Between now and then there is set to be plenty of discussion surrounding both the takeover of Newcastle United and any transfers, ins and outs, ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.
It is a curious time in football. England were meant to be playing host to a number of Euro 2020 matches and this is the period where we are usually focusing on just transfers.
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5. Man Utd need three… not Sancho
Manchester United have been told to sign three players, including Jack Grealish instead of breaking the bank for former Manchester City starlet Jadon Sancho. Tim Sherwood reckons they are in need of a ‘Harry Kane-type’ striker. (The Sun) Photo: Pool
6. Newcastle United takeover
The governor of the group behind the attempts to takeover Newcastle United has issued a coronavirus message. Speaking at a Future Investment Initiative conference Yasir Al-Rumayyan believes recovery from Covid-19 “gives us an opportunity to hit the reset button”. (FII conference) Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
7. Liverpool duo to leave
Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne will depart Liverpool this summer. The club have confirmed the duo won’t have their contracts extended. Daniel Atherton, Isaac Christie-Davies, Shamal George, Andy Lonergan, Kai McKenzie-Lyle and Jack Walls have also been released. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. Brighton ace wanted
Ezequiel Schelotto could be on his way out of Brighton. The defender signed a contract extension until the end of the season, but according to reports in Italy he isn’t happy in England. Torino and Benevento are two clubs who are keen to bring the Argentine to Italy. (Tuttosport) Photo: Mike Hewitt