After a fortnight away, the Premier League will return to action this weekend with a full round of fixtures that should set the tone for the final leg of a campaign that has been as frantic as it has been bizarre.
But just because there haven’t been any domestic clashes to speak of over the past couple of weeks doesn’t mean that the top flight has gone quiet by any means, and with every passing day there is a fresh batch of transfer rumours to sift through, with whispers ranging from the intriguing to the downright laughable.
With the summer window now just weeks away, expect to see plenty more in the coming days – but for now, we’ve gathered up the best of this afternoon’s Premier League speculation below...
5. Spurs willing to improve Vazquez wages
Tottenham are willing to improve Lucas Vazquez wages in an effort to get him to sign from Real Madrid this summer. Leeds United are also keen. (Sport) (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Photo: Denis Doyle
6. Leeds want Small
Leeds United want to sign Everton left-back Thierry Small in the summer and are ready to offer the youngster a path to their first-team. (Express) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS
7. Lester in line for England role
Sheffield United Head of Academy Jack Lester is on a list of candidates being considered by the FA for the England U21 job. (TEAMtalk) (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump
8. Warnock dismisses Fry interest
Neil Warnock has laughed off Burnley’s reported interest in Dael Fry – and claimed £10 million would barely buy the Middlesbrough defender’s bootlaces. (Various) (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson