Some other transfer talk, via X, and the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, who was sat with Eddie Howe this morning. Abdukodir Khusanov is now headed to big-spending Manchester City.

”Howe confirmed this morning that Newcastle had done all the preparation to sign Khusanov this month but were simply unable to move because of PSR situation. Man City swooped in and got him instead. Newcastle would have liked to sign him in the summer. Paul Mitchell a big fan of the centre back. Unless there is a late twist, Newcastle will not be signing anyone this month.”

The overnight transfer talk comes via Simon Burnton.

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