Meanwhile, down in the Championship, the fixtures are set to come thick and fast, in what has already been a relentless start to the 2020/21 campaign. Here's a look at the latest transfer rumours from Yorkshire and beyond, ahead of domestic football's return this weekend.
![Ex-Watford man Daryl Janmaat's chances of moving to Liverpool - a club he was recently linked with joining - now appear to be unlikely, with the latest reports suggesting the Reds aren't after a new defender. (The Athletic)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQzNmYwNWYzLTI0MTAtNDA3ZS04YzdlLTBhOWJiYzk3ODE1ZTpiMTlmOTMwYS1jNmIzLTQxZTEtOTA5OS1lMmRjN2Q1ZjUxNWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Janmaat's dream move looking unlikely
Ex-Watford man Daryl Janmaat's chances of moving to Liverpool - a club he was recently linked with joining - now appear to be unlikely, with the latest reports suggesting the Reds aren't after a new defender. (The Athletic) Photo: Justin Setterfield
![Stoke City have become the latest club to be hit by COVID-19 disruption, after experienced winger James McClean tested positive for the virus while on international duty with the Republic of Ireland. (Sky Sports)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg4NDE3M2RmLWFmOTYtNDg0Ni04OTg2LWI3MjcxNThjZDk4NzpjM2YzY2EwMi1kNWUzLTRmNmMtYjJjYy1mNGIxZmFlNTBjMTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Potters dealt McClean blow
Stoke City have become the latest club to be hit by COVID-19 disruption, after experienced winger James McClean tested positive for the virus while on international duty with the Republic of Ireland. (Sky Sports) Photo: Pool
![Birmingham City have announced the release of Birmingham City coach Craig Gardner. The 33-year-old has been tipped to join up with his former manager Tony Pulis at Sheffield Wednesday. (Club website)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjMTYzOTgxLTUxYzktNDNlYy05ODVjLThiMGM5NzQ2MjI2YzpiOTliYmFmMC1iYjQwLTQ2ZTYtYWYwNC05MzkwMWY3ZTUwYWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Gardner leaves Blues
Birmingham City have announced the release of Birmingham City coach Craig Gardner. The 33-year-old has been tipped to join up with his former manager Tony Pulis at Sheffield Wednesday. (Club website) Photo: Marc Atkins
![Middlesbrough ace Anfernee Dijksteel has extended his stay at the Riverside Stadium, signing a new deal lasting until 2024. He's made seven appearances for the club so far this season. (Club website)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkwMjEwOGQzLWIzNzMtNGQ0NS1iYTk0LTEwMGFiNGZkNjI5ZjplNWRjYTU1MS04MzIzLTQ5NDYtOWRmNy01YmM5YzQxN2EwODc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Boro ace seals new deal
Middlesbrough ace Anfernee Dijksteel has extended his stay at the Riverside Stadium, signing a new deal lasting until 2024. He's made seven appearances for the club so far this season. (Club website) Photo: Clive Brunskill