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:
5. Bielsa contract update
Leeds United remain calm over Marcelo Bielsa’s contract situation and are quietly confident he’ll commit to another season as head coach. The Argentine’s contract expires in the summer - he refuses to hold discussions about his future before then. (Daily Mirror) Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
6. Bielsa blocks Alioski exit
Bielsa blocked Gjanni Alioski from leaving Elland Road this month. Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim wanted to sign the 28-year-old as soon as possible and is determined to revisit a deal in the summer when his contract is due to expire. (Haberturk) Photo: Michael Regan
7. Clubs in 'total agreement' over Mujica exit
There is a “total agreement” between Leeds, Real Oviedo and Las Palmas for Rafa Mujica to join the latter. Mujica is currently on loan at Oviedo, but has “given his word” to Las Palmas. (Radio Marca Lanzarote via Sport Witness) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
8. West Ham win Lingard race
West Ham have won the race to sign Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United. Newcastle and West Brom had approached the 28-year-old's representatives, but Lingard rejected their offers. (Sky Sports) Photo: OLI SCARFF