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:
9. Man Utd hold Gabriel talks
Manchester United have held talks with the agents of Lille defender and Everton linked Gabriel Magalhaes as the French club prepare to sell for £27m. (RMC Sport via Daily Express) Photo: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI
10. Mauriss ‘focused’ on Toon takeover
USA media mogul Henry Mauriss has told Mike Ashley he is “totally focused” on launching a £350m takeover bid for Newcastle United. (Daily Mirror) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
11. Another bid rumoured
Another American businessman James Pallotta is close to selling Roma for €600m, which could be reinvested to buy Newcastle from Ashley. (Tuttomercatoweb via Football Italia) Photo: Paolo Bruno