Newcastle United transfer news RECAP: Defender heads out on loan as takeover talk rumbles on at St James's Park

There are just four days left until the end of the January transfer window – while takeover talk is dominating the headlines at St James's Park.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  British Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hold a meeting with other members of the British government and Saudi ministers and delegates inside number 10 Downing Street on March 7, 2018 in London, England. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made wide-ranging changes at home supporting a more liberal Islam. Whilst visiting the UK he will meet with several members of the Royal family and the Prime Minister.   (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images)LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07:  British Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hold a meeting with other members of the British government and Saudi ministers and delegates inside number 10 Downing Street on March 7, 2018 in London, England. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made wide-ranging changes at home supporting a more liberal Islam. Whilst visiting the UK he will meet with several members of the Royal family and the Prime Minister.   (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: British Prime Minister Theresa May (not pictured) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hold a meeting with other members of the British government and Saudi ministers and delegates inside number 10 Downing Street on March 7, 2018 in London, England. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made wide-ranging changes at home supporting a more liberal Islam. Whilst visiting the UK he will meet with several members of the Royal family and the Prime Minister. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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