Newcastle United on the brink of SIXTH summer signing as Rafa Benitez signing eyes exit door – gossip
Just over three weeks remain until this summer’s transfer window slams shut.
As always, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the top-flight – so scroll and click through the pages to see the latest news and gossip from around the web:
1. Defender turned down Brighton
Villarreal defender Pervis Estupinan rejected an approach from Brighton before joining the La Liga so he could play Europa League football this summer. (El Comercio via Sport Witness) Photo: Quality Sport Images
2. Burnley miss out on midfielder
Burnley target Baptiste Santamaria is set to join Bundesliga side Freiburg for £13.6m after missing training on Wednesday morning, (Le10Sport) Photo: JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER
3. Wilder ‘would love’ to sign Brooks
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder “would love” to bring David Brooks back to Bramall Lane but admits it is not financially viable. (Various) Photo: Pool
4. Interest in Balogun confirmed
Wilder also confirmed the Blades’ approach for £15m-rated Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun. A £3m bid was reportedly turned down. (Various) Photo: James Chance