And the bookmakers are tipping Steve Bruce to sign another forward.
Here's a look at how the latest odds from Oddschecker rate Newcastle United's chances of signing Michy Batshuayi - who is reportedly out of favour under at Chelsea under Frank Lampard.
Simply scroll down and click through to take a look at the odds – correct at the time of writing...
5. CRYSTAL PALACE
Roy Hodgson is 8/1 on to re-sign the one-time Crystal Palace loanee on a permanent deal. Photo: Clive Rose
6. BORUSSIA DORTMUND
The German giants - who recently landed highly-rated startlet Jude Bellingham from Birmingham City - are outsiders at 16/1 to complete a deal for Batshuayi this summer. Photo: BEN STANSALL
7. MARSEILLE
The French club are 14/1 on to sign the striker during the summer transfer window. Photo: BEN STANSALL
8. LEEDS UNITED
Leeds United are 5/1 on with SkyBet to complete the signing of the Belgian international forward during the summer window. Photo: JOHN THYS