Newcastle United transfer news RECAP: Jarrod Bowen decision made; Treble striker link

Steve Bruce is looking to strengthen this month but has revealed Newcastle United have already had a couple of transfer ‘knock-backs’.

Bruce’s side were held to a 1-1 draw against League One club Rochdale at Spotland.

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce.placeholder image
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce.

The FA Cup game highlighted injury-hit Newcastle’s problems in front of goal.

Bruce said: “We’ve had a couple of knock-backs already. We’ll keep working away. It’s very, very difficult. I won’t just bring in players for the sake of it.”

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