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:
9. Whites linked with Forest starlet
Leeds United and Burnley are both believed to be chasing Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Brennan Johnson. The Wales international made a name for himself on loan with Lincoln City last season. (The Athletic) Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. Race heats up for Jules
Cardiff City, Huddersfield and Birmingham have all been linked with Walsall defender Zak Jules. The ex-Reading defender had spells with Macclesfield and Shrewsbury before joining the Saddlers in 2019. (Express & Star) Photo: Charlotte Tattersall