The writing looks to be on the wall for the Magpies boss, who has presided over a particularly grim ten-match run without a win, eight of which were losses.As things stand, the Whites are 12th place at the season's half-way point - equidistant between the relegation zone and the Europa League places.Meanwhile, down in the second-tier, Huddersfield Town are back in action this evening, when they face Bristol City at Ashton Gate. Carlos Corberan's side have list their last three games on the trot, and will be eager to return to winning ways and halt their slide down the table.The Terriers have found the Robins to be somewhat of a bogey team in recent times, having lost six of their last eight encounters against them.Elsewhere, Yorkshire sides Sheffield Wednesday and Rotherham United continue to battle in the relegation zone scrap, while Barnsley will be looking to end a mini-blip and continue their impressive campaign.Here's our latest round-up of the news and transfer talk, including clubs from Yorkshire and beyond:
5. Lilywhites duo could join Cherries
Reports have suggested that Bournemouth have emerged as candidates to sign Preston North End duo Ben Davies and Ben Pearson this month, ahead of their respective contracts expiring this summer. (The 72) Photo: Alex Livesey
6. Lions land new midfielder
Millwall have completed the signing of midfielder Maikel Kieftenbeld on an 18-month deal. The move sees the 30-year-old end a five-and-a-half season spell with the Blues, during which he made 184 appearances. (BBC Sport) Photo: Harry Trump
7. Owls target could move elsewhere
Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke target Jordan Jones looks like he could join Aberdeen instead, with reports north of the border claiming he could be used by Rangers in a swap deal to land Scott Wright. (Daily Record) Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. Gers tipped to sign Cherries defender
Frank McAvennie has suggested that Bournemouth defender Jack Simpson could be brought in on a free transfer in the summer, amid rumours that star man Conor Goldson could move on at the end of the season. (Football Insider) Photo: Naomi Baker