Newcastle United have made a relatively unspectacular start to the season, and the hope will be that Steve Bruce is given the funds to reinforce his ranks, with the rumour mill very much in full swing already.
As always, we’ve gathered up all the latest news and rumours – scroll through to check out the most recent updates from across the Premier League.
. Man City back in for Messi
Manchester City are preparing to reignite their interest in Lionel Messi this January. With Barcelona facing mounting debts, a bid of around £50 million could be enough to secure the Argentine superstar. (The Sun) Photo by Sebastian Castaneda-Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
. Leicester keen on Mendes
Leicester City are set to battle it out with Manchester United and Arsenal for Sporting Lisbon full-back Nuno Mendes. The 18-year-old is already a first-team regular in Portugal. (Daily Mail) Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images Photo: Carlos Rodrigues
. London duo interested in Wagner
West Ham and Fulham are both eyeing up a £3.5 million move for Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner. The German has been a standout performer in the MLS so far this season. (Daily Mail) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Photo: Sam Greenwood
1. Leicester keen on Mendes
Leicester City are set to battle it out with Manchester United and Arsenal for Sporting Lisbon full-back Nuno Mendes. The 18-year-old is already a first-team regular in Portugal. (Daily Mail) Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images Photo: Carlos Rodrigues
2. London duo interested in Wagner
West Ham and Fulham are both eyeing up a £3.5 million move for Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner. The German has been a standout performer in the MLS so far this season. (Daily Mail) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Photo: Sam Greenwood
3. Ayari delighted to have signed for Blades
Teenage Sheffield United starlet Hassan Ayari has claimed that it is a "dream come true" to have signed for the club. The 17-year-old recently linked up with the Blades' U18 setup and has already trained with the first team. (Tunisie-Foot) Photo by Rui Vieira - Pool/Getty Images Photo: Pool
4. Van Hecke revels in professional dream
Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has admitted that he didn't think he would make it as a professional footballer as recently as two years ago. The 20-year-old is currently out on loan at SC Heerenveen after completing a summer move to the south coast, but has revealed that he almost gave up on his dreams of playing at the highest level. (Omroep Zeelend) Photo by Tom Bode / ANP / AFP Photo: TOM BODE