Meanwhile, down in the Championship, a noticeable gap is already starting to form as the title challengers and relegation battlers begin to emerge just four weeks into the new campaign. Here's all the latest transfer gossip from Yorkshire and beyond.
5. Duo jostle for Atsu
Nottingham Forest have been tipped to battle it out with Watford for Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu. The ex-Chelsea man looks set to leave St James' Park in pursuit of first-team football. (Mirror) Photo: Marc Atkins
6. QPR close in on ex-Boro man
Ex-Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah is closing in on a move to Queens Park Rangers. The Ghana international was released by Nottingham Forest earlier in the month. (West London) Photo: Stu Forster
7. Owls target ex-Villa winger
Sheffield Wednesday could be set to pursue a move for ex-Aston Villa winger Andre Green. The 22-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving the Premier League outfit at the end of last season. (The Sun) Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Race heats up for Carter-Vickers
Luton Town, Swansea City and Bournemouth are all said to be keen on signing Spurs defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. His boss, Jose Mourinho, is believed to be ready to let the USA international leave permanently. (Daily Mail) Photo: Julian Finney