In the meantime, Steve Bruce is aiming to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season before the transfer deadline on October 5.
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:
9. Magpies tabled shock contract offer
Newcastle United have tabled a shock contract offer to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, however the veteran striker is set to agree fresh terms with AC Milan. (Calciomercato) Photo: Marco Luzzani
10. Ramsey on Toon radar
The Magpies are preparing a “substantial offer” for Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey and are willing to pay £18m to sign the ex-Arsenal star. (TuttoJuve via HITC) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
11. Hendrick closing in on NUFC switch
Jeff Hendrick is expected to sign for Newcastle “by the end of the week” as the Magpies put the finishing touches to his three-year deal. (Football Insider) Photo: Michael Regan