Meanwhile, down in the Championship, the fight for promotion and the battle against relegation continues to heat up, and a number of Yorkshire's sides look set to become involved in the latter this season. In the meantime, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from Yorkshire and beyond.
5. Barsnley-linked Balotelli closes in on Serie B move
Barnsley-linked superstar Mario Balotelli looks set to finally end the speculation over his future, with reports suggesting he's closing in on a move to Serie B side Monza, who are owned by Silvio Berlusconi. (Sky Sports) Photo: Marco Luzzani
6. Trio linked with Khedira
Reports from Italy have claimed that Watford, Bournemouth and Norwich are all interested in signing Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira this summer. His contract expires at the end of the current campaign. (Calciomercato) Photo: Marco Luzzani
7. Boro target linked with Magpies
Middlesbrough's hopes of signing linked striker Sam Cosgrove look to have taken a blow, after reports suggested that Newcastle United could swoop for the Aberdeen marksman in January. (Daily Record) Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. Owls-linked starlet turned down Bayern Munich
Bologna defender Aaron Hickey has revealed he turned down the chance to move to Bayern Munich before joining I Rossoblu. He was also linked with Sheffield Wednesday and Celtic last summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Photo: Mario Carlini / Iguana Press