Steve Bruce has made it clear that he is looking to reinforce his squad this January, but with the transfer deadline fast approaching, the Magpies are still yet to wrap up any meaningful business.
In part, you would imagine that has something to do with the fact that there is little money to spend on Tyneside this month, and as such, it makes sense that the Toon Army are being linked with a barrage of loan deals.
One position that Bruce seems particularly keen on reinforcing is his midfield, and according to the Telegraph, Newcastle have entered the race to sign Arsenal utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles on a temporary deal.
The 23-year-old is also a target for West Brom, but the Magpies have received sufficient encouragement to register their interest in a player who can operate in the centre of the park or as a full-back.
Should a move for Maitland-Niles fail to materialise, the Toon Army could turn their attentions to Nathaniel Chalobah, who they are also said to be monitoring.
Hamza Choudhury also remains a target, but his availability may be jeopardised by Leicester City’s ongoing injury issues.
Of the three, Chalobah has registered the most shots, dribbles, key passes, tackles, interceptions, and clearances per game this term, as per Whoscored – although it is worth pointing out that he has played 1,160 more minutes in the league than Maitland-Niles and Choudhury combined.
Failing that, Newcastle could be lining up a move for Genoa midfielder Lukas Lerager.
According to Danish outlet B.T. – not to be confused with BT Sport – the Magpies have told the Serie A outfit that they could look to make an offer for the player in the coming days.
Genoa are happy to consider loan-to-buy offers, with a fee of around £3.5 million attached.
FC Copenhagen and Torino are also keen on the 27-year-old, who has been capped 10 times for Denmark at international level.
Lerager has made 16 appearances in the Italian top flight this term, and has averaged a pass completion rate that is 7.9% better than Chalobah’s.
We’ve gathered the rest of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below:
5. Liverpool want Bissouma
Liverpool have identified Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma as a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum, should the Dutchman leave Anfield. The Reds are also keen on Renato Sanches. (Fabrizio Romano via Anfield Watch) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK
6. Burnley fail in Hendry bid
Burnley have failed with a bid to sign Celtic defender Jack Hendry. The Scot is on loan in Belgium, and Brighton are also said to be monitoring the player. (90min) (Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR
7. Rooney gives Knight update
Wayne Rooney has insisted that Jason Knight will not be leaving Derby County this month. The midfielder is said to be a target for Burnley and Leeds. (Various) (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Rose
8. Martyn delivers Forshaw verdict
Nigel Martyn has claimed that Adam Forshaw must prove to Marcelo Bielsa that he is still worthy of a place in Leeds' squad. The midfielder has been sidelined with a long-term injury. (The Boot Room) (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Photo: Paul Kane