The Premier League returns on Friday evening ahead of another weekend brimming with action.
Before we get to matters on the field, however, there is plenty of transfer gossip to sift through off it, including reports that Crystal Palace have emerged as favourites to land one EFL forward this summer.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving the Eagles and the rest of the Premier League, as the reaction to last weekend's action continues:
. BRISTOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Antoine Semenyo of Bristol City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Rotherham United at Ashton Gate on March 20, 2021 in Bristol, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Antoine Semenyo of Bristol City. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) Photo: Marc Atkins
. Brighton open Longman talks
Brighton are in talks to hand promising attacker Ryan Longman a new and improved contract. (Football Insider) (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
. Howey scoffs at Willock price tag
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey claims that on-loan midfielder Joe Willock is not worth £20 million. (Transfer Tavern) (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
1. Brighton open Longman talks
Brighton are in talks to hand promising attacker Ryan Longman a new and improved contract. (Football Insider) (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
2. Howey scoffs at Willock price tag
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey claims that on-loan midfielder Joe Willock is not worth £20 million. (Transfer Tavern) (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
3. Albion keen on Elis
Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford are both keen on Boavista striker Alberth Elis. (O Jogo) (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Ehrmann
4. Gillespie urges Toon not to make Murphy mistake
Former Newcastle United star Keith Gillespie has claimed that the club must not sell Jacob Murphy for a reduced fee this summer. (Transfer Tavern) (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster