£2.7bn takeover reports, Newcastle United rivals could suffer major transfer blow, David de Gea's possible pay-cut

After a goalless first half, Newcastle took the lead midway through the second half as Joe Willock finished brilliantly from the edge of the box following a driving run from Miguel Almiron.

Newcastle head into the World Cup break inside the Premier League top four and will be in the Champions League places on Christmas Day for the first time since 2001.

Here, though, we take a look at the latest Premier League-related transfer gossip from around the web with the January window:

Manchester United keeper David de Gea will have to take a pay cut of at least £100,000-a-week if he wants to extend his stay with the club. Former Newcastle United stopper Martin Dubravka is also on the books at Old Trafford after moving from St James’s Park this summer. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Newcastle United’s rivals for the Champions League spots could be set to suffer a major transfer blow. French club Paris St-Germain could make a move for Spurs forward Son Heung-min, with Real Madrid having doubts about signing the 30-year-old South Korea international. (El Nacional)

Premier League giants Liverpool and their owners FSG are in talks to sell the Merseyside club for £2.7bn with a US-based buyer keen on a complete takeover after approaching the American owners weeks ago. FSG have reportedly hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to help them sell Liverpool. (Mail)