While takeover talk is still top of the agenda on Tyneside, preparations are ongoing for the 2020-21 season, which begins on Saturday, September 12.
As ever, we’re sharing the latest rumours from around the top-flight – so scroll and click through the pages to see the latest news and gossip from around the web:
5. Blades Cash bid rejected
Sheffield United’s £10m bid for Nottingham Forest ace Matty Cash has been rejected, with the Championship club holding out for up to £15m. West Ham and Southampton are keen. (Telegraph) Photo: Nathan Stirk
6. Sheffield clubs go head-to-head
Manchester City attacker Keyendrah Simmonds is attracting interest from both Sheffield clubs - Wednesday and United - plus QPR and West Brom. (Sheffield Star) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Arteta contacts Rakitic
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has contacted Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic, however seems the Croatian “more inclined to move into Serie A or stay in La Liga”. (Le10 Sport) Photo: CRISTINA QUICLER
8. Thiago close to Anfield switch
Liverpool are edging closer to completing a deal to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who is valued at £27m. (Mundo Deportivo) Photo: Alexander Hassenstein