Meanwhile, the transfer window is starting to intensify, and a flurry of recent activity looks set to cause a domino effect, with a number of clubs on the brink of landing their key targets and others move closer to completing their summer recruitment drives. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip.
1. Ritchie could sweeten Wilson deal
Newcastle United could beat Aston Villa to the signing of Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, with a rumoured offer including versatile midfielder Matt Ritchie believed to be of interest to the Cherries. (Sky Sports) Photo: Pool
2. Hoops land Dickie
QPR have completed the signing of defender Rob Dickie from Oxford United. The highly-rated centre-back could make his debut in the EFL Cup against Plymouth this weekend. (BBC Sport) Photo: Julian Finney
3. Baggies target ready for future talks
West Brom target Troy Deeney is set for "crunch talks" with his club Watford, and a meeting this week could determine whether the Baggies target is allowed to depart in the current transfer window. (Sky Sports) Photo: JULIAN FINNEY
4. Browne set to stay at Boro
Middlesbrough are said to have no intentions of sending in-demand winger Marcus Browne out on loan this season, as the ex-West Ham man is set to play a "major role" for Boro in the upcoming campaign. (Northern Echo) Photo: Jan Kruger