NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Newcastle United fans react during the Premier League match between Newcastle United  and  Southampton at St. James Park on August 28, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Newcastle United fans react during the Premier League match between Newcastle United  and  Southampton at St. James Park on August 28, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Newcastle United fans react during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St. James Park on August 28, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Premier League transfer rumours: Newcastle United submit bid for former Jose Mourinho target, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa target unlikely to sign new deal

Newcastle United are set for a break from Premier League action this weekend as the World Cup qualifiers continue.

Newcastle United have endured a difficult start to the season so far and will be hoping the upcoming international break can be a turning point for the team.

The Magpies will certainly have to come out all guns blazing when they return to club football next weekend - with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal all to come in the next six matches.

Steve Bruce's side will also face Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion, with both sides enjoying an impressive start to the Premier League campaign.

Newcastle currently sit in 19th with three points after picking up draws against Southampton, Leeds United and Watford.

Here are the best of today's Premier League rumours...