Newcastle United’s winless run extended to nine matches last night with a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal. Bruce vowed to take the gloves off. The Magpies registered just one shot on target.
But while Newcastle fans demand the 60-year-old vacates his head coach position, Bruce is in no mood to quit, again reaffirming his commitment.
When asked if he was the right man to lead the club, Bruce said: “I’ve been in it a long, long time.
"When you’re in the bottom half of the table, the reason why you’re there is some part of the season you’re going to have a difficult spell.
"It’s how you deal with it. I’m not going to shy away from it, so yes, 100%.”
So with Bruce under the limelight, transfer talk has taken a backseat, though that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.
Football Insider linked Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien to Newcastle, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace this month, before later saying the Terriers were open to selling.
However, Steven Chicken, Huddersfield Town reporter for ExaminerLive, dismissed those claims.
He tweed: “Have received categorical confirmation that #htafc are NOT trying to find a buyer for Lewis O'Brien this month.
“Contrary to reports, no agency, top or otherwise, has been engaged to try and find a suitor. Every player has a price of course but O'Brien is towards the very bottom of the list of players they'd actively look to sell.”
Meanwhile, there is also an update on Jesse Lingard, a player previously touted with a move to St James’s Park.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other stories making the Newcastle and Premier League headlines this morning:
5. Chelsea prepare club record bid
Chelsea are prepared to break their transfer record and sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this summer, despite his £66.6million release clause not becoming active until 2022. (The Athletic) Photo: INA FASSBENDER
6. Spanish club want Mujica recalled
Real Oviedo sporting director Francesc Arnau says it is up to Leeds whether to recall Raja Mujica, who has played just 50 minutes in total. “He has not counted for the coach and we are looking for a way out. It does not depend on us. He is owned by Leeds and we are waiting for the decision that they finally make.” (ElDesmarque via Sport Witness) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
7. Leeds open to Pulgar loan
Leeds United are open to loaning Fiorentina midfielder Erick Pulgar “without a prefixed view to buy”, though the Serie A club prefer to install a buyout clause. It is claimed the Chilean is "at the centre of contacts with Torino and Leeds". (La Nazione via Sport Witness) Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
8. O'Brien update
Huddersfield Town are not trying to find a buyer for midfielder Lewis O’Brien, contrary to reports. Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace have been credited with interest over recent weeks. (Huddersfield Examiner) Photo: Gareth Copley