And while the two governing bodies continue to discuss plans surrounding the current campaign, Brighton and Hove Albion and their top-flight rivals continue to be linked with activity in the upcoming transfer window.
As ever, we’re sharing the latest rumours from the top-flight – so scroll and click through the pages to see the latest news and gossip from around the web...
![Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle United, who are planning a spending spree this summer if the takeover goes through. (Football Insider)](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTIyMjI3MTYx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Phillips a target for Newcastle
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a transfer target for Newcastle United, who are planning a spending spree this summer if the takeover goes through. (Football Insider)
![Burnley are unlikely to launch a fresh move for Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry as the Championship clubs valuation of the player is too high. (Football League World)](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTIyMjI3MTYy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Clarets unlikely to reignite Fry interest
Burnley are unlikely to launch a fresh move for Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry as the Championship clubs valuation of the player is too high. (Football League World)
![Everton are set to turn Djibril Sidibes loan from Monaco into a permanent 12m deal after being given the green light by boss Carlo Ancelotti. (Football Insider)](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTIyMjI3MTYz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Toffees set to seal Sidibe deal
Everton are set to turn Djibril Sidibes loan from Monaco into a permanent 12m deal after being given the green light by boss Carlo Ancelotti. (Football Insider)
![Chelsea are close to finalising a deal for Derby midfielder Max Bird and will pay 4.7million for the 19-year-olds signature. (Todofichajes via Daily Express)](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTIyMjI3MTY0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Bird close to Chelsea move
Chelsea are close to finalising a deal for Derby midfielder Max Bird and will pay 4.7million for the 19-year-olds signature. (Todofichajes via Daily Express)