Newcastle back away from permanent move for Everton's Tom Cleverley
The club has been strongly linked with a move for the Everton midfielder in this month's transfer window.
United manager Rafa Benitez is looking to strengthen his midfield options for the second half of the Championship campaign.
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Hide AdEverton, at this stage, will only consider selling Cleverley, who does not figure in manager Ronald Koeman's plans at Goodison Park.
Newcastle, however, are only interested in a loan deal for the 27-year-old, who started his career at Manchester United.
And it remains to be seen whether Everton will entertain loan bids late in the window.