Newcastle United favourites to sign Manchester United man ahead of transfer deadline

Steve Bruce remains open to adding to his squad – most likely a loan deal – but admits that may not materialise.

Recent reports have suggested the Magpies are once again attempting to bring Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury to Tyneside – but it’ll go down the wire.

Choudhury isn’t the only name linked with Newcastle however, with the bookmakers believing a switch to St James’s Park is Jones’ most likely get-out route at the Red Devils.

Jones hasn’t played a Premier League match since February 2020, although Ole Gunnar Solksjaer did reveal last week Jones has “had a horrible 18-19 months” with injuries – and believes he is four to six weeks away from full fitness.

Despite being short of fitness or sharpness, Sky Bet has Bruce’s side at 6/1 to seal an unlikely late deal for Jones.

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