Pardew's New Signing...??

"We're working very hard on one or two players and we hope to announce something soon. We should be able to announce a second signing, I would think, in the next 10 days," Pardew Said.

Hmmm...who could this be? One player that comes to mind is Neil taylor, despite recent links to Demba Ba, there isn't any concrete evidence floating around surrounding Ba.

However, in the case of Taylor, Swansea boss had the following to say about the versatile defender.

"Obviously it's something that has come out in the last few days with Neil," Rodgers told Sky Sports News.

"Newcastle have put a bid in, which gives him permission to talk to a club that puts in a million pound offer. It doesn't mean he goes for a million pounds.

"I've tried to ring Neil a few times and I haven't heard back from him yet so I'm just waiting on that."

Neil Taylor was brought in by Swansea for 150,000 quid and has a million pound release clause on his contract. Shrewd business from Ashley and Co. and it's the same method they used to acquire Lille's Cabaye for half of what he's worth.

Neil Taylor has been highly rated and still very young at the age of 22. He has figured for the Wales Int'l setup and is predominently a left back who can play as a centre half as well as a left winger.

This may sound a few alarm bells as to suggest Jose is on his way out. However, only time will tell and August 31 cant come any sooner.