It had planned to be a quiet one for Steve Bruce this month but the Magpies’ run of 11 games without a win has forced the 60-year-old’s hand.
Newcastle United writer Liam Kennedy, in his weekly Q&A, said: “I’d be surprised if there isn’t at least one in and one out between now and then.
"United had looked like they were struggling to shift players from their squad – and they need to in order to free up space in the 25-man Premier League list, as well as opening up some wriggle room in the wage budget.”
Matt Ritchie is believed to be the most likely to depart with former club Bournemouth trying to re-sign the 31-year-old, however there is strong speculation surrounding DeAndre Yedlin too.
As per reports in Turkey, Galatasaray have “‘completed all transactions” after he encountered work permit issues in England.
The USA international is out-of-contract at St James’s Park this summer and according to Asist Analiz via Sport Witness, his move will be announced to the Turkish Public Disclosure Platform (stock exchange) in the coming days.
It is unknown whether the reported agreement will go through at the end of the campaign or this month – though the latter could perhaps occur, depending on incomings on Tyneside.
In terms of incomings, the Gazette understands Bruce wants to get Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury through the door, while interest is retained in Manchester United duo Brandon Williams and Jesse Lingard.
However, Sky Sports say Lingard has rejected a move to St James’s Park and West Brom and will instead join West Ham United on loan for the remainder of the season.
The total cost of a the loan deal is thought to be more than £3million, which takes into account the loan fee and Lingard's wages.
Meanwhile, a Serie A defender is reportedly unkeen on a move to the Magpies.
Here’s a round-up of some of the other transfer rumours involving Newcastle, and their top-flight rivals this morning:
1. Leverkusen confident of signing Gray
Bayer Leverkusen are confident of completing a deal for Leicester City winger Demarai Gray in the next 24 hours. The 24-year-old is set to leave, six months before his contract was due to expire at the King Power Stadium. (Sky Sports) Photo: Marc Atkins
2. Stoke demand £15m for Collins
Stoke City are demanding more than £15million for defender Nathan Collins with Arsenal and Burnley interested in the 19-year-old. The latter have already had a £5million bid turned down by the Potters. (TEAMTalk) Photo: Alex Davidson
3. Brighton miss out on Bolton youngster
Norwich City have agreed a £250,000 deal to sign Bolton Wanderers midfielder Regan Riley, beating off competition from Brighton and Hove Albion for the 17-year-old. He’ll sign a three-year-deal at Carrow Road. (Pete O’Rourke) Photo: Stephen Pond
4. Chelsea interested in Haaland
Chelsea are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland. The Bundesliga club could be tempted into selling the Norwegian if they receive an offer greater than his £66million release clause, which comes into action in the summer of 2022. (Sky Sports) Photo: Lars Baron