In the meantime, Chris Wilder is aiming to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season before the transfer deadline on October 5.
As always, 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:
1. Brighton bid turned down
Trabzonspor have rejected a £13.5m offer from Brighton & Hove Albion for goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir. (Fanatik via Sports Witness) Photo: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
2. Dutchman ‘on way’ to Amex
NAC Breda defender Jan Paul van Hecke “is on his way to Brighton”. Once signed, he will join FC Utrecht on loan. (BN DeStem via Sports Witness) Photo: TOM BODE
3. Gibson keen on Burnley exit
Burnley defender Ben Gibson admits he is keen to leave Turf Moor. He has been linked with Nottingham Forest and Norwich City. (BBC Tees Boro Podcast) Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Spurs target controversial swoop
Tottenham are plotting a surprise move for Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The Gunners will listen to bids in the region of £20m. (Daily Mail) Photo: Dan Istitene