Preparations are ongoing for the 2020-21 season, which begins on Saturday, September 12, as Chris Wilder looks to strengthen his squad during the summer market.
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. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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