Newcastle United news: Jetro Willems fee revealed plus striker links played down ahead of January transfer window

According to reports an €11m fee has been agreed to bring the full-back to St James’ Park on permanent basis.

Meanwhile, Former Newcastle United midfielder Lee Bowyer has dismissed talk of a move by the Magpies for his in-demand Charlton Athletic frontman Macauley Bonne.

Bowyer told the South London Press: “That’s his agent who has put that out there.”

Elsewhere, manager Steve Bruce has named two players who learn from experienced frontman Andy Carroll over lunch at the club’s Benton training base, with the ex-Liverpool striker proving a big influence on and off the pitch at Newcastle United.

And finally, the bookmakers have been having their say on whether they think Newcastle United will finish in the top 10 of the Premier League this season.

United are currently 11th with 22 points from 16 games.