Newcastle United fans would have been happy to see both Norwich City and Watford suffer defeat in the Premier League yesterday, while Everton secured a 3-0 victory.
The Magpies host Aston Villa this afternoon and could extend the gap between themselves and the bottom three to four points if they win.
Eddie Howe’s side also still have two games in hand over the Canaries, with postponed fixtures against the Toffees and Southampton to still be played.
Here are the best of today’s transfer rumours...
9. No new Brighton deal on the horizon for Cochrane
Brighton defender Alex Cochrane says he is putting himself in "the shop window" during his loan spell at Scottish Premiership side Hearts with his contract set to expire this summer and the Seagulls yet to open talks on a new deal (Daily Record) Photo: Alex Burstow