Newcastle United travel to Brentford this afternoon as they look to make it seven league matches unbeaten.
However, the Magpies have a number of their main stars unavailable with Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier, Isaac Hayden and Matt Ritchie all unavailable.
Javier Manquillo, Ryan Fraser and Allan Saint-Maximin may return to the fold, however Eddie Howe has admitted the latter’s inclusion will be a ‘late call’.
Meanwhile, former Newcastle striker Ivan Toney is likely to feature for the Bees after a spell on the sidelines.
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen is set to make his Brentford debut and return to the pitch for the first time since featuring for Denmark in the Euros.
Here are the best of today’s transfer rumours...
. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 09: The official Premier League match ball by Nike during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brentford at Etihad Stadium on February 9, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
26th February 2022 - Premier League rumours Photo: Visionhaus
1. Magpies handed boost in defender pursuit
Newcastle United have been handed a boost in their bid to sign Lyon centre-back, Jason Denayer, with the French club struggling to tie him down to a new contract. The 26-year-old has made 14 league appearances this season, scoring three times. (TEAMtalk) Photo: Eurasia Sport Images
2. West Ham rival Everton for Robins teen
West Ham and Everton are reportedly among a number of clubs chasing Bristol City starlet Alex Scott. The 18-year-old has scored three goals and assisted another two in 27 league appearances this season. (Daily Mail) Photo: Alex Davidson
3. Red Devils target Chelsea star
Manchester United are eager to sign Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger when his contract expires this summer. The 28-year-old has been rumoured to be looking to depart Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. (Mirror) Photo: Francois Nel
4. Hammers eye Tottenham defender
West Ham are one of a number of clubs targeting Tottenham centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers this summer. The 24-year-old has impressed whilst on loan with Celtic this season. (TEAMtalk) Photo: Mark Runnacles