Premier League transfers: Brighton rubbish defender claims, West Ham offer mega £81m deal, Midfielder set to leave Chelsea, French star wants Arsenal move, updates on Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton

Steve Bruce is still yet to be appointed Newcastle United manager with Mike Ashley only offering £3m of the desired £5m compensation fee. (Various)

Newcastle are preparing a bid “in the coming days” to sign Roma midfielder Maxime Gonalons. He has been likened to Yohan Cabaye. (TEAMTalk)