Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Valencia battle for Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcacer

The Sun report the forward is available this month and keen to move on loan in a bid to enhance his chances of securing a spot in the Spain squad for this summer’s European Championship finals.

On transfers, Steve Bruce, speaking after the FA Cup draw with Oxford United, said: “We’re still trying. We have a couple of plates spinning."