Dan Burn and Matt Target are on Tyneside to complete their moves from Brighton and Hove Albion and Aston Villa respectively. United have agreed a £13million fee for Burn, while Targett is set to join on a half-season loan.
Newcastle had also hoped to recruit Stade Reims striker Ekitike before the 11pm deadline. However, the 19-year-old has opted to stay at his club, according to L’Equipe.
United had agreed a fee of £25million, potentially rising to £33million with add-ons, but, crucially, they couldn’t reach an agreement with the player.
Newcastle will now try to secure a loan deal for 29-year-old Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Talks broke down last week over the sizeable loan fee that his club was demanding. However, an agreement could yet be reached before the deadline.
5. Lampard targets Gueye
Frank Lampard wants Everton to re-sign Idrissa Gueye from PSG. (Mirror) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
6. Villa in Bissouma talks
Aston Villa are among the clubs to have held ‘intense talks’ for Brighton’s Yves Bissouma. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are also ready to pounce if they are given the green light to complete a £37 million deal by Albion. (RTL France) (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
7. Ramsey set for Rangers
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey looks set to sign for Rangers as he travels to Glasgow for a medical, despite interest from Burnley and Newcastle. (Various) (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images
8. Minamino staying put
Leeds United target Takumi Minamino believes he can contribute to Liverpool this season despite January arrivals, and is committed to fighting for his place at the club. (Telegraph) (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images) | Getty Images