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Former Sunderland defender Paul Heckingbottom is in pole position to be named Hibernian's new manager.

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez says he can't afford to waste energy on thinking about his future as he needs to sort the team's present predicament out first.

Jacob Murphy says West Bromwich Albion's attacking style of play and a chance to link up again with Dwight Gayle helped him make the move to the Hawthorns.

Sunderland completed the deadline day-busting signing of Will Grigg in a £4million deal.

South Shields have swooped to sign former Burnley and Manchester United youngster Luke Daly.

It has been a record-breaking day for Newcastle United as they tied up the £21million signing of Miguel Almiron – while a number of players left the club?

Newcastle United are hoping to finalise a number of signings today as the clock ticks towards the 11pm deadline.

Newcastle United are braced for a busy transfer deadline day - with Rafa Benitez hoping to make FOUR new signings.

Matt Ritchie insists Newcastle United players have remained focused on the job in hand despite the transfer tittle-tattle going on around them.

Rafa Benitez is hoping hewill have at least two new players before the transfer window closes at 11pm on Thursday night.

Sunderland are stepping up their hunt for a new striker amid fears they could lose Josh Maja and Jerome Sinclair in January.

Hebburn Town boss Scott Oliver was focusing on the positives after landing fellow Northern League side West Auckland in the FA Vase ddraw.

Hebburn Town boss Scott Oliver believes it is ‘ridiculous’ that his side are favourites for the FA Vase – but is still confident of beating Shepshed Dynamo tomorrow.

Rafa Benitez says he will continue being ‘open and honest’ with his players about how good they are – and insists the players are happy with his approach.

Rafa Benitez has shrugged off talk about managing Manchester United one day – and says the Red Devils are ‘dangerous’ no matter who is in charge.

Jack Ross has described managing Sunderland as an honour and a privilege after a record breaking crowd of 46,039 watched the Black Cats beat Bradford City and close the gap on leaders Portsmouth.

Newcastle United's need for attacking reinforcements has been highlighted further by the news that Yoshinori Muto could miss five games in the New Year.